Iranian chess players Sara Khadem and Atusa Purkashyan performed without a hijab at a tournament in Almaty

Iranian chess players Sara Khadem and Atusa Purkashyan performed without a hijab at the FIDE World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Almaty, Sky News reports. Thus, the athletes expressed their support for the protesters in the country – the appearance without a hijab is considered a crime under Iranian law.