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TURKISH WRESTLER'S BAN FOR ALLEGED RACISM LIFTED
Associated Press International
August 14, 2013 Wednesday 1:14 PM GMT
ANKARA Turkey
A Turkish official says that world wrestling's governing body has
temporarily lifted Olympic bronze medalist Riza Kayaalp's six-month
ban for alleged racist remarks while it reviews his appeal.
Turkish Wrestling Federation chairman Hamza Yerlikaya told The
Associated Press on Wednesday that Kayaalp will take part in the
world championships in Hungary next month.
The International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles suspended
Kayaalp from competition this week for allegedly posting a racist
tweet against Greeks and Armenians.
The Turkish federation appealed the ban, insisting that there was no
evidence Kayaalp had posted the Twitter message and arguing that the
wrestler wasn't given the opportunity to defend himself.
Associated Press International
August 14, 2013 Wednesday 1:14 PM GMT
ANKARA Turkey
A Turkish official says that world wrestling's governing body has
temporarily lifted Olympic bronze medalist Riza Kayaalp's six-month
ban for alleged racist remarks while it reviews his appeal.
Turkish Wrestling Federation chairman Hamza Yerlikaya told The
Associated Press on Wednesday that Kayaalp will take part in the
world championships in Hungary next month.
The International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles suspended
Kayaalp from competition this week for allegedly posting a racist
tweet against Greeks and Armenians.
The Turkish federation appealed the ban, insisting that there was no
evidence Kayaalp had posted the Twitter message and arguing that the
wrestler wasn't given the opportunity to defend himself.