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Iran rock climber Elnaz Rekabi competes without hijab Iran rock climber Elnaz Rekabi competes without hijab
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Fears are growing for a female Iranian athlete who competed without a hijab at a climbing competition in South Korea in defiance of Iran's strict rules. A female Iranian climber who competed with her hair uncovered did so because her hijab fell off "inadvertently", a post on her Instagram account says.
Elnaz Rekabi was hailed by Iranians protesting against the dress code after she climbed with her hair uncovered at the IFSC Asian Championships in Seoul. Elnaz Rekabi, 33, was praised by those protesting against Iran's dress code after video emerged of her at the Asian Championships in South Korea on Sunday.
Ms Rekabi's family and friends lost contact with her on Monday, after she said she was with an Iranian official. BBC Persian reported on Monday that friends had been unable to contact her.
On Tuesday, the Iranian embassy said she had flown back to Tehran. On Tuesday, the Instagram post apologised for "getting everybody worried" and said she was flying home.
Iranian law states that women must wear a hijab when taking part in sporting events.Iranian law states that women must wear a hijab when taking part in sporting events.