Primo Nebiolo, president of the International Amateur...

Primo Nebiolo, president of the International Amateur Athletic Federation (IAAF), has called for a comeback to competition by Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson.

“We wish Johnson to be back. If the Canadians will agree to give him (Johnson) permission, we would be very happy to see Johnson compete,” said Nebiolo, who attended a two-day meeting of the IAAF council in Tokyo.

Johnson was stripped of his world records and the 1987 World Championships 100-meter gold medal at the IAAF council meeting. During the meeting, the council decided to erase Johnson’s three world records--in the 100 meters and the indoor 50 and 60 meters.