Wrestler Given Two Year Ban For Olympics Tantrum
December 15th 2008 13:24
The Swedish wrestler who threw away his medal in protest at the Beijing Olympics has been banned from the sport for two years.
Wrestling's governing body said last month it had suspended Ara Abrahamian and coach Leo Myllari. It said their "scandalous behaviour" showed a "serious lack of Olympic spirit."
Abrahamian disputed a call in his semifinal loss in the Greco-Roman 84-kilogram division. His Italian opponent went on to win the gold medal.
Abrahamian won his bronze medal bout but staged a protest at the ceremony.
He walked off stage and angrily dropped his medal on the mat. The IOC expelled him from the games.
Sweden's wrestling federation is also banned from hosting international events for two years.
AP
Wrestling's governing body said last month it had suspended Ara Abrahamian and coach Leo Myllari. It said their "scandalous behaviour" showed a "serious lack of Olympic spirit."
Abrahamian disputed a call in his semifinal loss in the Greco-Roman 84-kilogram division. His Italian opponent went on to win the gold medal.
Swedish Wrestler Ara Abrahamian About To Throw Away His Bronze Medal As A Protest At The Beijing Olympics
Abrahamian won his bronze medal bout but staged a protest at the ceremony.
He walked off stage and angrily dropped his medal on the mat. The IOC expelled him from the games.
Sweden's wrestling federation is also banned from hosting international events for two years.
AP
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