Tajikistani judoka refuses to shake hands with Israeli opponent at Paris Olympics, later withdraws over injury

Tajikistan judoka Nurali Emomali in the 66-kilogram event created a stir at the Paris Olympics on Sunday.

Emomali faced off against Israel’s Baruch Shmailov in the round of 16 in Pool B of the tournament. He refused to shake Shmailov’s hand after his win, according to Ynet News. He was allegedly heard yelling "Allah Akbar" toward his Israeli opponent as well.

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Emomali went on to square off against Japan’s Hifumi Abe in the quarterfinals.