Egypt and Israel face off in Judo
Lesson Brief
BBC Arabic
On August 12, BBC Arabic reported that Israeli judoka Or Sasson defeated his Egyptian counterpart, Islam El Shehaby, at the Olympic Games, in a match that has stirred considerable controversy. After the match concluded, Sasson attempted to shake El Shehaby's hand, which he refused. El Shehaby also refused to bow before his rival, which is traditional in Judo, and was met with boos from the crowd.