The disciplinary committee of Iran’s Bowling and Billiard Federation deprived several female pool players from participating in all domestic and international tournaments after participating in China’s Free Games. The reasoning for such punishment was mentioned as “failing to observe Islamic principles.” The names of these athletes will be announced in writing to their provincial delegations, the state-run ISNA news agency reported citing the committee.
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