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Tajikistani Judoka Faces Backlash and Injury at Paris Olympics

Nurali Emomali refused a handshake with his Israeli opponent, leading to widespread criticism and a subsequent injury.

  • Nurali Emomali refused to shake hands with Israeli judoka Baruch Shmailov after winning their match.
  • Emomali's actions sparked significant media and public backlash.
  • He dislocated his shoulder in a later match against Japan's Hifumi Abe, ending his Olympic run.
  • Social media users labeled the injury as 'instant karma' for his earlier behavior.
  • Israeli athletes at the Olympics are receiving heightened security due to ongoing threats.
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