Iranian Wrestling Official Quits over Israel Policy

(Radio Free Europe-Radio Liberty) The head of Iran's wrestling federation, Rasoul Khadem, has resigned after criticizing the authorities for letting Iranian athletes be punished because of the country's ban on facing Israeli opponents. "Forcing an athlete to accept defeat or run around all night looking for a doctor's note is not right," he said.


2018-03-01 00:00:00

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