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| Iranian Judo champ scared to get beat by Israeli- won't compete |
| 2004-08-13 |
| One of Iran's best hopes for an Olympic medal will not be taking part in the Games after he refused to compete against an Israeli athlete. World judo champion Arash Miresmaili said he was proud to withdraw in solidarity with the Palestinians. Iran has a strict policy of sanctions against Israel and forbids any sort of contact with Israeli citizens. Mr Miresmaili had been expected to carry Iran's flag at the Olympic opening ceremony on Friday night. According to the draw at the Ano Liossia stadium, Miresmaili would have had to fight Ehud Vaks of Israel in the first round. An official from the Asian Judo Union confirmed Miresmaili would be withdrawn from the competition. Under international regulations, he may even be sent home. He better be sent home! Oh and at the link there is a picture of him kissing |
| Posted by:TS(vice girl) |
| #4 Do you think he demanded the officials match him against another competitor before slouching off in a huff? You bet he did. This was probably part of an attempt to bend the will of the IoC (to accommodate anti-Semitism) as much as a "solidarity" strop. Time to make the Olympics adults-only? |
| Posted by: Bulldog 2004-08-14 6:26:57 AM |
| #3 Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out. I will be cheering for he JOOOOOOOOO now. I hope he brings home the Gold. These muslims act like such children, they don't deserve SQUAT. |
| Posted by: Cyber Sarge 2004-08-13 8:56:18 PM |
| #2 I expect the Persian was afraid he would get his Islamic ass kicked by a Joooooooo. And be killed when he got home (or before). |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2004-08-13 8:53:55 PM |
| #1 I expect the Persian was worried that the Yid had special access to secret stuff. |
| Posted by: Shipman 2004-08-13 8:14:22 PM |