The Iranian Paralympian was disqualified for displaying this flag.

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  1. It’s a Shiite religious banner associated with the figure Imam Hossein and is generally for mourning during the month of Muharram. It is not a Hamas or ISIS flag as some have erroneously claimed online

  2. I mean, the Paralympic committee even bans displaying of the Olympic rings, so it’s not a surprise they have an issue with this.

  3. He was disqualified for showing the cut neck gesture to his fellow competitors, not just for showing this flag. 

  4. He was also disqualified for unsportsmanlike behavior because he displayed a slice-neck gesture during competition. 2 strikes!

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