Iran: an athlete who competed without a veil disappeared in protest

In a context of ongoing protests in Iran over historical restrictions on women, the athlete made headlines around the world: the image went through all the portals and the video went viral quickly.

The climber reached the final round and placed fourth in the tournament.

Subsequently, Rekabi did not make any statement and even did not respond to ABC News’ request for comment, and calls from agencies such as the Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation of Iran.

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The athlete competed without a veil and was seen by the whole world.

The athlete competed without a veil and was seen by the whole world.

Iran: was the missing athlete cheated?

According to the latest information, the head of the Climbing Federation of Iran, Pray Zarei, allegedly tricked her into entering the Iranian embassy building in Seoul after receiving orders from Mohammad KhosravivafaPresident of the Iranian Olympic Committee.

One of the versions indicates that the head of the Federation could have convinced the athlete to hand over her passport and mobile phone to return to Iran quickly and safely.

Rekabi’s friends denounced hours before they couldn’t communicate since Sunday night. the la BBCmeanwhile, contacted the hotel where the Iranian team was staying and learned that the team members had checked out of the hotel.

The disappearance occurs in a crisis of the regime in Iran, after the assassination of Mahsa Aminithe woman who was murdered at the hands of the Iranian police for wearing the veil incorrectly.

Source: Ambito

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