PARIS – Judo’s governing body is to investigate why Algeria’s Messaoud Redouane Dris failed the weigh-in for his under-73 kg bout with Israel’s Tohar Butbul at the Paris Olympics, saying athletes can become “victims of broader political disputes.”
The International Judo Federation says Dris arrived for the weight control session yesterday 10 minutes before the deadline and was found to be 400 grams over the allowed weight limit to compete today.
The head of Israel’s Olympic Committee Yael Arad brands it a “disgrace” and calls for the North African delegation to be punished.
Algerian media and the delegation sponsor hail Dris.
“Following the Olympic Games, a full review and investigation of the situation will be conducted and further action will be taken if needed,” the IJF says in the statement.
“We believe that sport should remain a realm of integrity and fairness, free from the influences of international conflicts. Unfortunately, athletes often become victims of broader political disputes which are against the values of sport,” it adds.
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