Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, Jul. 20 Iran will no longer be permitted to host international wrestling events because of its refusal to allow women to take part in bouts as well. The head of Irans Wrestling Federation announced that FILA, the main international body in charge of wrestling competitions, had banned the Islamic Republic from hosting games for all international and Asian championships. Iran Focus
Tehran, Iran, Jul. 20 Iran will no longer be permitted to host international wrestling events because of its refusal to allow women to take part in bouts as well.
The head of Irans Wrestling Federation announced that FILA, the main international body in charge of wrestling competitions, had banned the Islamic Republic from hosting games for all international and Asian championships.
The ban was put in place since Iran refused to host womens competition in the framework of wrestling tournaments. Irans theocratic leaders have restricted womens sports to a few fields deemed permissible under the countrys strict religious rules.
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