Iran’s Rajabi Retires after Fails to Qualify for Shot Put Final
RIO (Tasnim) – Iranian athlete Leyla Rajabi announced her retirement after failing to secure a place at the final of the women's shot put at the Rio Olympics.
She finished in 16th place with a throw of 16.34 meters.
Rajabi failed to surpass her personal best in the event.
The athlete announced she will no longer compete at the shot put.
Iran Amateur Athletic Federation vice-president Parisa Behzadi said that she will try to change Rajabi’s mind.
Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei had also announced his retirement following his failure to qualify for the next stages.
