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Islam El Shehaby Refuses Handshake After 1st-Round Judo Loss to Or Sasson

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Egyptian judoka Islam El Shehaby drew the ire of those in attendance at the 2016 Rio Olympics Friday when he refused to shake the hand of Israel's Or Sasson following a first-round loss.

According to the Associated Press (h/t the Los Angeles Times), El Shehaby ignored Sasson's attempt to shake hands, which went against the tradition of judo participants shaking hands or bowing before and after matches.

More to follow.