Court of Arbitration for Sport says Iran 'committed severe violations' of discrimination rules but suspension too harsh; Iranian judo body hails 'great legal and sporting victory'
After fleeing his country, Saeid Mollaei, competing for Mongolia, makes historic achievement for an Iranian in Israel; Israeli Tohar Butbul wins bronze
Defeats French rival in less than 18 seconds in the under-57 kilogram weight class; Gili Cohen takes silver in under-52 kg finals; exiled Iranian judo champ set to compete Friday
Health Ministry says the members of foreign teams likely recovered recently from virus, as it defends letting them into country despite lockdown, closure of airport
Amid criticism over risk posed by Tel Aviv Grand Slam contest, health minister says he is 'personally' hurt by footage of federation head shaking contestant's bare hand
While citizens can't return home due to COVID fears, expert says hosting judokas from all over the world creates unnecessary risk of letting in infections, mutated strains
Saeid Mollaei, who was forced to throw fight in order to avoid facing Israel's Sagi Muki in 2019 championship, will represent Mongolia at Grand Slam competition this week
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