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Abrahamian Disqualified from Olympics over Medal Protest

by Jordan Yerman | August 17, 2008 at 08:48 am

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Ara Abrahamian, the Swedish wrestler who threw away his bronze medal in protest over a judging decision, was formally disqualified by the IOC.

The International Olympic Committee said it was also officially disqualifying Ara Abrahamian, 35, from his event, Greco-Roman wrestling.

Abrahamian was beaten in the 84-kilogram class by eventual gold medal winner Andrea Minguzzi of Italy. He complained that "blatant errors in judging" caused him to lose the match and said he felt that he deserved the gold.

The IOC disallows demonstrations by athletes, as well as disrespectful gestures. Meanwhile, if Abrahamian, who remains unrepentant, doesn't want that medal, there may be a nation that does...

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World_Groove

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at 18:11 on August 17th, 2008

jordan, I like this story. It's good stuff.

World_Groove

at 18:13 on August 17th, 2008

I know judging errors are rampant. But suck it up cupcake ! act like a man, and make your complaint through official channels, not in a tantrum and by throwing the Olympic Medal to the ground.