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Egyptian Judoka Snubs Israeli Athlete Who Beat Him

An Egyptian judo athlete was loudly booed at the Rio Olympics when he refused to shake hands with the Israeli judoka who defeated him. Islam El Shehaby of Egypt lost to Or Sasson of Israel Friday in a first-round match in the heaviest weight class. With about a minute and a half left in the bout, Sasson earned an automatic victory after twice throwing El Shehaby to the mat.   The Egyptian lay flat on his back for a moment before rising and standing opposite Sasson in front of...


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