Tajikistani Judoka Refuses to Shake Hands With Israeli Opponent
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
At the Judo World Championships, Tajikistani judoka Muhammadqov, competing for the UAE, refused to shake hands with Israeli opponent Yahonan Elbaz after their quarterfinal match. Elbaz was defeated by Muhammadqov in 37 seconds. The incident has been labeled "embarrassing."
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Tajikistani judoka Muhammadqov refused to shake hands with Israeli opponent Yahonan Elbaz.
- The incident occurred at the Judo World Championships.
- Elbaz was defeated by Muhammadqov in the quarterfinals.
- Muhammadqov represents the United Arab Emirates.
- The article calls the event "embarrassing."
An incident occurred at the Judo World Championships where Tajikistani judoka Muhammadqov, representing the United Arab Emirates, refused to shake hands with Israeli judoka Yahonan Elbaz following their match. Elbaz had approached for the customary handshake, but his opponent turned away instead. The event took place on Tuesday after Elbaz was defeated by Muhammadqov in the quarterfinals via an ippon within 37 seconds. The article describes the incident as "embarrassing."
