According to AFP an Iranian swimmer pulled out of the Olympic Games men’s 100m breaststroke heats on Saturday, just minutes before he was due to compete against an Israeli rival.
Mohammad Alirezaei’s lane one was empty when the field left the starting blocks while Israel’s Tom Beeri, starting in lane seven, finished fourth.
The International Olympic Committee officials announced if the Iranian regime’s measure in refraining Alirezaei from participating in the race proves to be intentional and for the participation of Israeli swimmer, the International Olympic Committee will encounter the regime