MOHAMMADIAN Mohammadhossein

General
DOPING BAN AND RETURN
In 2015 he was handed a four-year suspension by United World Wrestling after testing positive for an anabolic steroid. He returned to competition after serving the ban. "I went through four bitter unforgettable years. I was suspended from wrestling due to a mistake. Perhaps, if they were in my shoes, many wrestlers would have abandoned the sport but I stayed and focused on my aim and carried out constant training." He said that the postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo was beneficial to him. "Overall, this is to my advantage because I can train more and wrestle in more domestic and foreign events. I can participate in at least four to five more international competitions and be in a better shape." (tehrantimes.com, 14 Dec 2015; mehrnews.com, 24 Apr 2020; irna.ir, 20 Apr 2020)

FAMILY SUPPORT
In May 2020 he spoke about how his family helped him train during the lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. "Gyms have been closed and it is not easy to leave home. Fortunately, I have a training opponent at home. I do not have a wrestling mat, but a few days ago I threw a few blankets on the ground and my father and brother and I did a technique session. I run and jump rope at home. My brother weighs 74-75kg and we can practice wrestling together." (whitelight.sale-blog.ir, 02 May 2020)