Following Boycott of Israeli Opponents, Iran’s Judo Team Banned from Competing
The International Judo Federation slapped the Iran Judo Federation with a protective suspension from all “competitions, administrative and social activities organized or authorized by International Judo Federation and its Unions”.
Two More Judo Bronze Medals for Israel, But Still No Flag or Handshakes in Sight
Two more Israelis won medals at the prestigious Grand Slam Judo competition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and there was still no Israeli flag at the award ceremonies and no Israeli anthem played.
Israeli Athletes Win International Competition But Are Treated Disgracefully
Two Israeli athletes won medals on Thursday at the Grand Slam, a prestigious international Judo competition in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), but were treated disgracefully at the presentation ceremony. The two young athletes handled it with grace, nonetheless.
Israeli Olympian to Auction Rio Name Patch on eBay for Children’s Cancer Ward
Israeli Olympic bronze medalist Yarden Gerbi will auction the name patch she was wearing during her competition in Rio on August 9th to benefit the Children’s Oncology Department at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.