Egyptian judo player sent home for not shaking hands 
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Egyptian judo player sent home for not shaking hands

Egyptian judoka Islam El Shehaby has been sent home from the Rio Olympics after refusing to shake the hand of Israeli Or Sasson following the end of their bout, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday.

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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 athlete said he did not want to shake hands with an Israeli, nor was he obliged to do so under judo rules, but the IOC said his behavior went against the rules and spirit of the Olympic Games and the rules of fair play. 

“The President of the National Olympic Committee issued a statement saying they respected all athletes and all nations at the Olympic Games,” the IOC said in a statement. 

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