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September 19, 2019       Share:    

Source: https://en.radiofarda.com/a/iran-banned-from-world-judo-for-not-allowing-competition-against-israelis/30171243.html

Iran Suspended from World Judo for Banning Competition Against Israelis

(Radio Farda) The International Judo Federation (IJF) on Wednesday accused Iran of violating the Olympic Charter and suspended the Islamic Republic from participation in all world judo competitions. The decision is based on the case of Iranian judo gold medalist Saeid Mollaei, who was forced to give away matches to avoid a potential contest against an Israeli athlete.

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