Wrong Shoes Cost Her Asian Games 2026 Gold Medal? Iran's Fatemeh Mohitizadeh Disqualified While Leading Heptathlon Over Footwear Violation
Iran’s Fatemeh Mohitizadeh was disqualified from the women’s heptathlon at the Asian Games 2026 after a footwear violation during the long jump. The dramatic decision came after she took the lead on Day 1 with 3,486 points and then jumped 5.97m. Her long-jump result was later annulled, ending her challenge in the competition. Fatemeh Mohitizadeh, Iran's representative in the heptathlon, was…
Iran's Fatemeh Mohitizadeh was dismissed from the women's heptathlon at the Asian Games 2026 after a footwear infraction during the long jump. The controversial ruling occurred as she led the competition on Day 1 with 3,486 points and recorded a jump of 5.97 meters. However, her long jump result was subsequently invalidated, bringing an end to her participation in the event.
The 2026 Asian Games saw Mohitizadeh, representing Iran, compete in six events, securing second place overall, but her participation ended due to her shoes not meeting the specified requirements.
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- Disqualified over footwear! Iran’s Fatemeh out of heptathlon in dramatic setback timesofindia.indiatimes.com
