Disqualified over footwear! Iran’s Fatemeh out of heptathlon in dramatic setback

Fatemeh Mohitizadeh from Iran experienced disqualification at the Asian Games 2026 during the women's heptathlon due to a footwear protest that occurred during the long jump. Having performed well in the initial four events, she was a strong medal contender. Her sudden removal shifted the competitive landscape, as remaining athletes now hurry to seize valuable podium opportunities in the final heptathlon events.