Swede Disqualified.........

Swedish wrestler was disqualified plus stripped of his bronze medal Saturday for dropping the medal in protest because of a loss at the Beijing Olympics. During the medal ceremony, the Armenian-born Abrahamian—who also lost a 2004 Olympic's semifinal match because of a disputed call—took the bronze medal from around his neck and, angrily, dropped it on the floor and he walked away. IOC executive board ruled Abrahamian’s actions were considered a political demonstration and a mark of disrespect. It was said that he violated two rules of the Olympic charter, one which bans any type demonstrations and another which commands respect for all Olympic athletes.