Tajikistani Judoka Refuses Handshake With Israeli Opponent
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli judoka Yehonatan Elbaz was defeated in the World Judo Championships quarterfinals on Tuesday. After the match, his opponent, Makhmadbekov from Tajikistan representing the UAE, refused to shake Elbaz's hand. The incident occurred following Elbaz's loss within 37 seconds.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Israeli judoka Yehonatan Elbaz lost in the World Judo Championships quarterfinals.
- His opponent, Makhmadbekov from Tajikistan, refused to shake Elbaz's hand.
- The opponent represents the United Arab Emirates in the competition.
- Elbaz was defeated within 37 seconds by ippon.
Israeli judoka Yehonatan Elbaz competed in the quarterfinals of the World Judo Championships on Tuesday, where he was defeated by his opponent, Makhmadbekov, within 37 seconds via an ippon. Following the match, Elbaz's opponent, who represents the United Arab Emirates and is from Tajikistan, turned away and refused to shake Elbaz's hand as is customary.
The incident occurred during the match where Elbaz was vying for a spot in the next round of the competition.
