Iranian wrestler Alireza Karimi about to beat Russian, but will have to face Israeli next round. His coach his calling him from the sidelines, telling him to “lose.” Iran forbids its athletes to play Israeli’s. Iranian wrestler gives up. pic.twitter.com/nX9KHaH8Jn

— Thomas Erdbrink (@ThomasErdbrink) November 27, 2017

Six month ban for Iranian wrestler Alireza Karimi who deliberately lost to avoid a tie with Israel https://t.co/Ky5I82Oruw pic.twitter.com/G4OITv3Kwl

— The Jewish Chronicle (@JewishChron) February 19, 2018