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Israeli players, incl. intl. masters, withdraw from Spanish chess tournament over Israel flag ban
The tournament's organizers cited solidarity with Palestinians amid Gaza conflict, leading all seven Israeli players to withdraw from the event involving over 250 participants from 33 countries.
- Seven Israeli chess players withdrew from a Spanish tournament starting on September 12 after being told they could not compete under their national flag in Sestao.
- The organizers cited the Gaza conflict and solidarity with Palestinians as reasons for the flag restriction, while FIDE stated it was not consulted or informed about the decision.
- The organizers of the event, bringing together more than 250 participants from 33 countries, stated that they complied with international rules and aimed for a peaceful resolution by keeping players and the public informed.
- FIDE strongly condemns all discrimination based on nationality and flag, emphasizing that Russian and Belarusian players have competed without national colors since 2022 due to sanctions, but Israelis face no such restrictions.
- The withdrawal highlights ongoing political tensions affecting sports in Spain, as pro-Palestinian protests disrupted other events like the Vuelta a Espana race, and a larger demonstration was expected in Sestao on September 13.
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After criticism of Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, seven Israeli chess players are withdrawing their participation in a tournament in Spain. What's behind the move.
After criticism of Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip, seven Israeli chess players are withdrawing their participation in a tournament in Spain. What's behind the move.
Israeli chess players withdraw from Basque Country tournament after flag dispute
Israeli chess players registered for a Spanish tournament starting on Friday have all withdrawn from the event, said the organisers, who told the players they would not be competing under their national flag, citing the conflict in Gaza and expressing solidarity with the Palestinians.
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