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Iranian female climber says she 'forgot' to wear her hijab
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October 19, 2022
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1:07Now PlayingAn Iranian climber who took part in an international competition without wearing a hijab has insisted it was "completely unintentional".
Wearing the hijab is mandatory for female athletes from the Islamic Republic, but at the event in South Korea on Sunday Elnaz Rekabi did not wear one.
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