The German team won 2½:1½ against Croatia in the final round, but it was not enough to win gold. Serbia had a slightly better tiebreak score after beating Greece. Bulgaria took the title in the women’s tournament, with Azerbaijan and France also reaching the podium. | Photo: European Chess Union
An Iranian chess player who moved to Spain in January after competing without a hijab and receiving an arrest warrant at home was said to have been granted Spanish citizenship on Wednesday.When Sara.
By rejecting the strict dress code, Sara Khadem is the latest sportswoman to put further pressure on the Iranian regime and make her mark on the freedom movement in the country.