Female chess players to boycott Iran championship over hijab rule
Some of the world's best female chess players are refusing to attend next year's championship in Iran over the country's dress code. They have denounced a decision made by the World Chess Federation to hold the event in the Islamic country after being told they will have to wear hijabs to compete. Meanwhile, Canadian Chess Federation executive director Robert Gillanders said no decision has been made as to whether any of our players will be participating. "It's a long way off," he said. "We are debating it." Gillanders said he would prefer ...
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