Israeli Sergio Britva in World Masters Weightlifting Poland 2010 Medal Ceremony with Hatikvah!

An Iranian athlete forced to stand next to Israel's champion last month during the World Masters Weightlifting Championships in Poland has now forfeited his career, as has the head of his delegation.

According to numerous Iranian media reports, both Khodadadi and Mir Rasool Raisi, head of the Iranian Delegation’s Weightlifting Team have paid a high price for their professionalism, having subsequently been banned by the Iranian government from all sport activities for life.