Tajik Judoka Refuses to Shake Hands With Israeli Opponent
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Israeli judoka Yonatan Elbaz was defeated in the World Judo Championships quarterfinals on Tuesday. His opponent, Mohammadbekov, representing the UAE, refused to shake Elbaz's hand after the match. Elbaz had advanced to the quarterfinal round before his loss.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Israeli judoka Yonatan Elbaz lost in the World Judo Championships quarterfinals.
- His opponent, Mohammadbekov, representing the UAE, refused to shake his hand.
- The match concluded in 37 seconds with an ippon.
- Elbaz had reached the quarterfinal round of the competition.
Israeli judoka Yonatan Elbaz was defeated in the quarterfinals of the World Judo Championships on Tuesday, losing to Mohammadbekov of Tajikistan in 37 seconds. Following the match, Elbaz's opponent, who represents the United Arab Emirates, turned away without shaking Elbaz's hand.
The incident occurred after Elbaz reached the quarterfinal round of the competition.
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