Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi returned home safely on Tuesday (October 18), and received a roaring welcome, amid claims that she went 'missing' after competing without a hijab during the finals of the Asian Climbing Competitions in Seoul, South Korea.

Iranian athlete Elnaz Rekabi returns home amid 'missing' claims after competing without hijab

Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi, who caused controversy by competing in an international contest without a headscarf, has returned to Iran to cheering supporters, reiterating in comments to state media she had climbed without a hijab unintentionally.

Fans cheer, clap as climber Elnaz Rekabi returns to Iran

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Iranian athlete Elnaz Rekabi returns home amid 'missing' claims after competing without hijab

Fans cheer, clap as climber Elnaz Rekabi returns to Iran