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We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Require all Government Departments to give Mind Sports such as Chess and Go equivalent status with physical sports. More details
Submitted by Peter Wendes of Zen Machine www.zenmachine.co.uk – Deadline to sign up by: 20 February 2008 – Signatures: 1,419
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You signed a petition asking the Prime Minister to "Require all Government Departments to give Mind Sports such as Chess and Go equivalent status with physical sports."The Prime Minister's Office has responded to that petition and you can view it here:
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The mind sports, such as Chess and Go deserve equal status with the physical sports, which would provide easier access to funding. Mind sports bring great benefits in terms of personal development, social interaction and improved attitiudes to learning, and are accessible to all members of society. This petition seeks to improve their status by requiring all Government departments to treat mental and physical sports on an equal basis
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