Two Iranian women made bold statements.
Iranian chess star Sara Khadem25, bravely played without a hijab headscarf at the World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championship last Monday.
Among other things, the news covered the matter Reutersaccording to which Khademi’s act is probably a statement on the chaotic situation in Iran.
Jina Mahsa Amini died at the hands of Iranian chastity police last September, triggering a huge wave of protests. The demonstrations have been described as Iran’s largest in the entire 2000s.
According to Iranian law, the hijab worn by Muslim women is a mandatory accessory.
Sara Khadem made an exceptional decision in the world championships of rapid and blitz chess. HANDOUT, EPA / AOP
Khadem himself has worn a hijab before in chess tournaments. Reuters could not reach Khadem about the events of the World Cup match played in Kazakhstan.
On the website of the International Chess Federation, Khadem is listed as the 804th best player in the world.
Another in the same tournament
Khadem was not alone in his opinion. Spain’s Euronews reported on Wednesday that the Iranian also Atousa Pourkashiyan played in the same tournament without a hijab.
Both Iranian women have been widely noticed in the international media, and they have garnered praise for their bravery.
Thousands of people have been arrested in Iran, and according to the latest information, up to a hundred protesters face execution.
Atousa Pourkashiyan and Sara Khadem posed without a hijab at the World Cup tournament in Kazakhstan. HANDOUT, EPA / AOP