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Derakhshani was awarded the titles Woman Grandmaster and International Master by the World Chess Federation in 2016. (Photo: Screengrab)

Chess player banned by Iran national team over hijab joins US team

Dorsa Derakhshani refused to wear the headscarf, known as the hijab, during a February competition in Gibraltar.

03 Oct 2017 12:19 PM

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