‘One of the worst weeks of my life’: Olympic showjumper removed from suspension list

The Olympic showjumper Ali Nilforushan has been removed from the US Center for SafeSport suspension list.

The Californian-based rider, trainer and event organiser had been temporarily suspended for “allegations of misconduct”.

In a statement on 20 February Ali, who represented Iran as an individual at the 2000 Sydney Games, said the allegations made against him had not been of a sexual nature and he “completely denied” any wrongdoing. He said the incident related to a conversation at a competition that had lasted “less than five minutes” with an individual who “appeared inebriated”.

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Article written by: Becky Murray