Judo World Championship Iran National Team "Pressure to Abstain" September 3, 7:20
The IJF = International Judo Federation is pressured by Iran national athletes of the 81-kilometer class for men to abstain from the match to avoid competition with Israeli players from the Iranian government at the World Championship in Tokyo. An interview video to testify that he had been posted on the official website.
On the 1st, IJF posted an interview video of Iran's representative Saeed Morayei who participated in the 81km class of the World Championship men in Tokyo on the official website.
According to it, on August 28th, Molaei was pressured by the Iran Olympic Committee and the Minister of Sports to abstain from playing at the World Championships in order to avoid fighting against non-recognized Israeli players. I testify.
In the interview video, Molaray revealed his feelings: “I was afraid of the phone, saying,“ If I don't follow, I ’ll be having problems soon, ”I feared my family and myself.
Furthermore, on the official website, there is also a statement from Moraei, “I am a player and I want to fight at any time, but the country does not allow it. I need help.”
If Moraray won the world championship, he could have played against Israeli players in the final but lost in the semi-finals.
Molaei has traveled to Germany to ensure safety, and IJF has expressed support for Moraei.