Honoured Masters of Sport of the USSR

The legendary chess player is accused of setting up a terrorist organisation and is considered an agent - A former member of the Duma, the co-founder of the Free Russia Forum and a former environmental activist were also arrested

Garry Kasparov needs no special introduction. He is considered the most recognizable chess grandmaster, as he held the title of world champion for 15 consecutive years (1985-2000). His deep understanding of the game and the intelligent complexity of his approach to his moves established him as a dominant player in a game that had become synonymous with the elite of Western countries.

Women weightlifters from Iran will be allowed to compete internationally for the first time, the president of the country’s weightlifting federation has said.