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Iran was banned from the International Judo Federation once it ordered Saeid Mollaei to pull from this World Championships in Japan.
Defending champion Mollaei dismissed calls to draw from his game against Russia’s Khasan Khalmurzaev to avoid the prospect of facing the Sagi Muki later in the championship of Israel.
Iranian athletes are prohibited from competing in any sport against Israel.
Mollaei lost in the semi-finals and has been living in Germany.
Before in 2019, the National Olympic Committee of Iran had said it could comply with all the Olympic charter and the International Judo Federation (IJF), paving the way for European athletes to compete against Israelis.
However, the IJF said Iran’s activities at the World Championships in Japan have been a”gross contradiction” to those assurances.
The case has been known to the IJF Disciplinary Commission, who stated that there was a”powerful reason to feel that the Iran Judo Federation will persist to repeatedly engage in misconduct or commit some offence contrary to the legitimate pursuits, principles or goals of the IJF”.
Iran can appeal against the decision.
Following the tournament Mollaei said he feared for the safety of his family.
Talking to the BBC Persian Service earlier this week, he also said:”Back in Tokyo I left the arena with tears in my eyes.
“I won’t ever forget what happened there. I could have attained my third biggest championship trophy and my second gold medal. I was so ready and ready for it.”
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