At least he competed against the Israeli. There have been several Muslim athletes who won’t even compete against Israelis. The Iranian sports association has warned their athletes not to compete against Israelis and they have gone so far as to threaten the families of athletes who have.
To note Judo is very popular in both Israel and Islamic countries particularly the ones that were former Soviet Republics. There have only been four divisions so far contested this Olympics and Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Kosovo have already taken medal. Israeli judoka made it to the quarterfinals in two divisions.
@AroundTheWorld @CrixusTheUndefeatedGaul @tallanvor Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh assassinated in Tehran
