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Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine (blue) competing in 2021, prior to his ban. Credit: International Judo Federation.

Scorned Algerian judoka: Sports federations cooperate with ‘Zionist terrorism’

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Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine, who received a 10-year ban from competition for withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics to avoid potentially facing an Israeli opponent, announced on Monday that he was retiring. Nourine, 30, had unsuccessfully appealed the ban,...
Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine (blue) competing in 2021. Credit: International Judo Federation.

Algerian judoka gets 10-year ban for refusing to compete against Israeli in Tokyo

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The International Judo Federation (IJF) has banned Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine and his coach, Ammar Benkhalaf, from participating in activities or competitions for 10 years after the athlete withdrew from the 2020 Tokyo Olympic...