By V. Krishnaswamy. Beijing, China, 06:01 PM IST

Swedish wrestler Ara Abrahamian could face some action from the International Olympic Committee for throwing down his Olympic bronze medal in protest, after his bid for a Greco-Roman gold was ended by a decision, which his coach had labeled as 'politics'.

Abrahamian took the bronze from around his neck during the medal ceremony, but dropped it in the middle of the wrestling mat and then walked off. Abrahamian also announced he was quitting the sport.

Abrahamian shouted at the referee and judges, then went over to their seats to continue his shouting. Abrahamian was upset at the judges decision over his semi-final loss to the eventual gold medallist Italy's Andrea Minguzzi.

By V. Krishnaswamy (Staff Writer, © IANS)