Algerian athlete gets 10-year suspension for refusing to face Israeli competitor
Published date: 10 September 2021 20:00 BST
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Last update: 3 years 2 months 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.
Algeria’s sports ministry says the country is exploring all efforts to reduce the ban.
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