Rio 2016: Egyptian judoka sent home after refusing to shake Israeli opponent’s hand

By Ossian Shine Reuters

Posted August 15, 2016 3:40 pm

Updated August 15, 2016 3:46 pm

1 min read

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Egypt's Islam El Shehaby, blue, declines to shake hands with Israel's Or Sasson, white, after losing during the men's over 100-kg judo competition at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 15 – Egyptian judoka Islam El Shehaby has been sent home from the Rio Olympics after refusing to shake the hand of Israeli Or Sasson following the end of their bout, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday.

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El Shehaby, who was sent home by his own team, had lost the fight on Friday and was reprimanded by the IOC for his action.

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