Israeli taekwondo loses opening fight in Rio

Ron Atias has been beaten in his first contest at the Olympic Games.

By Andrew Sherwood
  • Andrew Sherwood is the Jewish News Sport and Community Editor
17 August 2016, 2:42 pm
Israeli taekwondo fighter Ron Atias was banned from competing in Tunisia

The Israeli was taking on home favourite Venilton Teixeira in the last 16 clash of the men’s -58kg event.

However, while producing only two offensive kicks, it was the four overhead kicks from his opponents which helped him to a 16-2 win.

The 21-year-old can still claim a medal in the repechage

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