Paris 2024 Olympics World Israel News JUL 30, 2024
Muslim athlete refuses to shake Israeli competitor’s hand, shouts ‘Allahu Akbar’
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Tajikistan judoka refuses to shake hands with his Israeli competitor after match at Paris Olympic Games – only to be injured in following match.
An Israeli judoka was snubbed by a Muslim competitor following their match on Sunday.
Israel’s Baruch Shmailov, 30, faced off against Nurali Emomali of Tajikistan during the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, ultimately losing to Emomali in the round of 16 match in the men’s under 66 kilogram (145 pounds) category.
After winning the match, Emomali refused the customary handshake between competitors, walking off the mat and shouting “Allahu Akbar.”
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