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flag FIDE fined Iran’s women’s chess team €25,000 for intentionally boycotting a match against Israel, citing unsubstantiated flood claims.

flag FIDE fined Iran’s women’s chess team €25,000 for boycotting a match against Israel at the 2024 Chess Olympiad in Budapest, ruling the absence was intentional and violated non-discrimination rules. flag The fine stems from Iran’s claim that floods blocked their arrival, a claim rejected as unsubstantiated since other teams, including Iran’s men’s team, competed under similar conditions. flag FIDE awarded Israel a 4–0 win and warned Iran could face a one-year suspension if the fine isn’t paid within 21 days. flag The decision highlights the growing tension between sports and geopolitics, with FIDE emphasizing fair competition and Israel’s chess leadership applauding the ruling.

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