After Iranian athlete was coerced into throwing matches to avoid facing Israeli, and then defected, Islamic Republic banned from all judo competitions and activities

Saeid Mollaei, who fled his country after officials ordered him to lose matches to avoid facing Israeli Sagi Muki, hopes to compete in 2020 Olympics as a refugee

Former world no. 1 Saeid Mollaei, who fled to Germany after pressure from Tehran to lose semifinal last week in Tokyo, says he'll now fight under the Olympic flag

Enraged Marius Vizer called Iran's Rouhani after learning of pressure on judoka Saeid Mollaei to throw match to avoid facing Israel's Sagi Muki, Army Radio says

Iran media blames president of International Judo Federation, accuses him of conspiring with Israel; Saeid Mollaei had been forced to throw fight to avoid Israeli opponent

International Judo Federation confirms to Radio Farda that Saeid Mollaei has requested asylum in Germany after reportedly being pressured to throw match at World Judo Championship

Historic commitment comes after talks with International Judo Federation over 'disturbing phenomenon' of Iranians throwing matches