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Iran has been banned by the International Judo Federation once it ordered Saeid Mollaei to pull out of this World Championships in Japan.
Defending champion Mollaei calls to draw from his game against Russia’s Khasan Khalmurzaev to avoid the possibility of facing Israel’s Sagi Muki.
Australian athletes are prohibited from competing in any sport against Israel.
Mollaei has been living in Germany and lost in the semi-finals.
Earlier in 2019, the National Olympic Committee of Iran had said it would comply with the Olympic charter and the International Judo Federation (IJF), paving the way for European athletes to compete against Israelis.
But the IJF said Iran’s activities at the World Championships in Japan were a”gross contradiction” to these assurances.
The case was referred to the IJF Disciplinary Commission, who said there was a”powerful reason to think that the Iran Judo Federation may endure to engage in misconduct or commit any offence contrary to the valid pursuits, principles or goals of the IJF”.
Iran can appeal against the decision.
Following the tournament Mollaei stated he feared for his family’s security.
Talking to the BBC Persian Service before this week, he said:”Back in Tokyo I left the arena with tears in my eyes.
“I won’t ever forget what happened . I could have achieved my third biggest championship medal and my gold medal. I was ready and prepared for this.”
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