The suspension of two judo courts in the UAE and Tunisia for the refusal of both countries to treat Israelis as others

"In order to take a firm and constructive position in the fight against discrimination in sport, the Federation has decided to suspend two of its activities, the Grand Slam Abu Dhabi and the Grand Prix of Tunisia", said the federation in a statement. The union has already formally asked the organizers of the UAE and Tunisia "a written letter signed by the governments of both countries that allows all members to participate in sessions according to the regulatory conditions adopted by him". The Executive Committee of the International Federation decided to suspend both sessions until the necessary guarantees were obtained to ensure the free and equal participation of all States in these two sessions. The Grand Slam Abu Dhabi is held between October 25 and 27, 2018, while the Grand Prix of Tunisia is held in January of each year.

The International Federation recognizes that the situation and events coincide with a complex political and historical context. It should not be a policy of intervention in the sport you know "

In October 2017, organizers of the Abu Dhabi Games refused to play the Israeli national anthem and refused members from the Israeli delegation to raise banners or place signs of nationality.

Miri Regev Friday, the President of the International Judo Federation, Marius Fizer, "for the justified and courageous decision."

Regev denounces the "shameful decision" of the organizers of the two events to "distinguish the national teams allowed to follow the flags of their country, other teams No country has the right to prevent this in international competitions. .. Tunisia and Abu Dhabi have been involved in frightening games and pre-decisions. "

The Israeli Minister has stated that" the decision of the International Judo Federation should serve as an example for all international sports leaders "