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International Judo Federation
Sagi Muki upon winning gold
April 30, 2021, 2:52 pm
Iran suspended by judo authorities until 2023 for refusing to face Israelis
This decision reaffirms a ban and appears to preclude Iran from competing in judo in the Tokyo Olympics this summer.
By JTA
Judoka Saeid Mollaei (Screenshot via Times of Israel)
October 22, 2019, 4:46 pm
Iran banned by International Judo Federation over Israel boycott
Islamic Republic faces missing out on the Olympic games after the world authority said it 'rejects all forms of discrimination'
By Jewish News Reporter
Israeli judo star Ori Sasson
May 15, 2019, 4:17 pm
World judo body says Iran promised to stop boycotting Israeli athletes
Federation posted a letter on its website in which Iran’s National Olympic Committee said it would “fully respect the Olympic Charter and its non-discrimination principle.”
By JTA
Israeli judo star Ori Sasson
July 23, 2018, 10:46 am
UAE and Tunisia banned from hosting judo tournaments
International federation cancels events which were due to be held in both countries after failing to guarantee equal treatment of all athletes
By JTA
Sagi Muki
April 29, 2018, 9:19 pm
Israeli judo star wins gold at major tournament in Tel Aviv
Sagi Muki takes top gong while three other athletes from the Jewish state took bronze at the tournament
By JTA
Ori Sasson
November 13, 2017, 11:53 am
Israeli judo star allowed to display his country’s name in Morocco
Or Sasson competed in Morocco with 'ISR' on his uniform despite threats from authorities not to grant Israelis visas
By Andrew Tobin (JTA)
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