Rio 2016: Egyptian Judoka sent home breaking Olympic ‘Values’

Ei Shehaby punished by IOC. Pic www.tvn-2.com
Ei Shehaby punished by IOC. Pic www.tvn-2.com

Internet Desk: Olympic committee took step against Olympian who broke the rules of fair play by disrespecting values of sports as well as Olympic. Egyptian judoka Islam El Shehaby has been sent home from the Olympics after he refused to shake the hand of Israeli opponent Or Sasson after their bout.

El Shehaby, who was sent home by his own team, lost the fight on Friday and was reprimanded by the IOC for his actions. The IOC declared the verdict on Shehaby on Monday.

“The Disciplinary Commission (DC) considered that his behavior at the end of the competition was contrary to the rules of fair play and against the spirit of friendship embodied in the Olympic Values,” the IOC said in a statement.

After Sasson defeated El Shehaby and the pair retook their places in front of the referee, the Egyptian backed away when Sasson bowed and approached him to shake hands. When called back by the referee to bow, El Shehaby gave a quick nod before walking off amid loud boos from the crowd .

The IOC further declared, “As well as a severe reprimand, the DC has asked the Egyptian Olympic Committee to ensure in future that all their athletes receive proper education on the Olympic Values before coming to the Olympic Games”.