New Delhi: India’s woman Grandmaster Priyanka Nutakki was expelled from the World Junior Chess Championship being held in Italy currently for having a pair of earbuds in her jacket pocket, according to the world chess federation (FIDE).

Priyanka Nutakki expelled from World Junior Chess Championship for THIS reason

The 20-year-old Priyanka who has an ELO rating of 2326, was found to have a pair of earbuds in her jacket during a routine check, which is a banned item in chess tournaments.

FIDE said, “while there is no indication of foul play on her part, earbuds are strictly forbidden at the playing hall. Carrying these devices during a game is a violation of fair-play policies, and it is penalized with the loss of the game and expulsion from the tournament.”

Govhar Beydullayeva given points in absence on Priyanka

Her rival Govhar Beydullayeva was awarded the points scored by Nutakki in the sixth round. The tournament Appeals Committee reconfirmed the expulsion decision on an appeal filed by the Indian team. Indian team officials could not be reached for any reaction. Nutakki had scored four points in the first five rounds with three wins and two draws.