Tajik Judo Competitor Faces Backlash at Olympics

During the Paris Olympics, Tajik judo competitor Nurali Emomali refused to shake hands with Israeli opponent Baruch Shmailov after defeating him, a breach of judo etiquette. Following this incident, Emomali suffered a severe injury, appearing to dislocate his shoulder, in his next match against Japan's Hifumi Abe, which led to significant discussion on social media regarding 'instant karma.' The refusal to shake hands also mirrored a prior incident where Moroccan judoka Abderrahmane Boushita did the same with Shmailov. Amidst these events, tensions surrounding Israel's participation in the Olympics have been palpable, with protests and threats directed towards Israeli athletes. French authorities have opened investigations into death threats against Israeli competitors and the hacking of their personal data. The International Olympic Committee and the French government have reiterated their support for Israel's right to compete despite the ongoing protests.