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.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/asian-games-2026/disqualified-over-footwear-irans-fatemeh-mohitizadeh-out-of-heptathlon-in-dramatic-asian-games-setback/articleshow/134480403.cms