Monday afternoon the International Olympic Committee announced that it has reprimanded an Egyptian judoka for his refusal to shake hands with an Israeli competitor following their bout last week.
In addition to being reprimanded by the IOC, Islam El Shehaby was also reprimanded and sent home by Egypt’s Olympic committee. Following his loss to Or Sasson of Israel in a first round heavyweight judo bout Friday, El Shehaby refused to shake Sasson’s hand. Once called back onto the mat by the judge to bow in respect to his opponent, El Shehaby quickly bowed and was booed lustily by the crowd in attendance.