[Grandstander]

Originally Posted by adeel

His asthma isn't that bad and he doesn't decide anyway, his federation does. That's the Third World for you.

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That doesn't say he is forced to compete, only whether or not he will be allowed to compete. It's still his decision to take the risk if the federation says okay.