An “Iranian” player who took part in the Olympic Games in Tokyo with the flag of Mongolia dedicates his silver medal to Israel • Journal Al-Marsad

Al-Marsad Diary: Saeed Molaye, the former Iranian judoka who currently represents Mongolia, won silver in the 81kg category after losing in the final to Japan’s Takanori Nagase, who won gold.

According to The Times of Israel, Molaye said after the coronation that he was grateful for the support he had received from Israel over the years: “Thank you to Israel for the good energy. This medal is also dedicated to Israel. I hope the Israelis are happy with this victory. In Hebrew, he added: “Todah” (thank you).

Iran banned him from playing matches with Israelis

Saeed Molaye left Iran after claiming that the Iranian Judo Federation forced him not to play matches with Israeli athletes, which led to his exclusion from two world championships.

Mollaei’s allegations resulted in the suspension of the Iranian Judo Federation for four years and the ban on Iranian players from participating in international matches in the sport.