IJF to investigate, Israel calls for penalty after Algerian fails weigh-in in Paris Olympics

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IJF to investigate, Israel calls for penalty after Algerian fails weigh-in in Paris Olympics
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PARIS - Judo's governing body is going to investigate why Algeria's Messaoud Redouane Dris failed the weigh-in for his under-73kg bout with Israel's Tohar Butbul at the Paris Olympics, saying athletes can become "victims of broader political disputes".The International Judo Federation said Dris arrived for the weight control session on Sunday 10 minutes before the deadline and was found to be 400 grams over the allowed limit to compete on Monday.

Maybe next Olympics we will meet again, and we can do it."SECURITY CONCERNSThe Paris 2024 Summer Games are taking place amid pronounced security concerns and heightened geopolitical tensions, including over Israel's war in Gaza following the Oct. 7 attacks led by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas.The Algerian Olympic delegation declined to comment when contacted by Reuters.

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