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Algerian athlete gets 10-year suspension for refusing to face Israeli competitor

Name: Algerian athlete gets 10-year suspension for refusing to face Israeli competitor
Uploaded: 2021-09-10T19:47:34+0100
Description: Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine received a 10-year suspension from the International Judo Federation following his refusal to face an Israeli at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games. Algeria’s sports ministry says the country is exploring all efforts to reduce the ban.

Sulaiman Lkaderi

Published date: Vendredi 10 septembre 2021 - 20:00 | Last update: 3 années 1 mois ago

Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine received a 10-year suspension from the International Judo Federation following his refusal to face an Israeli at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic games.

Algeria’s sports ministry says the country is exploring all efforts to reduce the ban.

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