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Iranian official says its athletes won’t compete against Israelis

The statement comes ahead of the Judo World Championships in August.

By Marcy Oster July 8, 2019 1:48 pm

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Israel’s national anthem played in Abu Dhabi for first time at judo tournament

In 2017, five Israeli judokas won medals in Abu Dhabi, including a gold, but tournament organizers refused to play Israel’s national anthem; Israel and the United Arab Emirates do not have diplomatic relations.

October 28, 2018 5:36 pm

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Israeli judokas to participate in UAE tournament under their own flag

The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam tournament was reinstated after United Arab Emirates officials agreed to treat all athletes equally under their own countries' flags and anthems.

September 13, 2018 7:55 am

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Judo competitions cancelled in UAE and Tunisia for failing to provide equal treatment for athletes

July 22, 2018 12:47 pm

Israeli judoka wins gold medal, hears national anthem at European championships

April 29, 2018 12:53 pm

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Why Israel’s judo team is willing to compete without its country’s flag

By Andrew Tobin October 30, 2017 3:31 pm

UAE judo chief apologizes after athlete refuses to shake Israeli rival’s hand

October 29, 2017 10:09 am

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Israelis win medals at Abu Dhabi judo tourney. Why didn’t they play the national anthem?

October 26, 2017 1:07 pm

Treat Israel equally, judo federation orders Abu Dhabi tournament

October 25, 2017 3:25 pm

Israelis can’t compete under their country’s flag in Abu Dhabi judo tournament

October 16, 2017 1:55 pm

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