Israeli athletes in Rio endure ‘shocking’ hostility, taunting by Muslim nations

[canada-man]

The 2016 Olympic Games have been billed as an opportunity to put politics aside in the spirit of international camaraderie, but that’s not necessarily how it’s working out for Israeli athletes.

Animosity toward the 47-member delegation has triggered a reprimand from the International Olympic Committee and alarm from Jewish groups such as the Anti-Defamation League, which issued a statement this week decrying anti-Israel “hostility” in Rio de Janeiro.
“Shocking but not surprisingly, the Lebanese and Saudi delegations obviously have the wrong idea about the Olympic Games,” said a statement Wednesday by Roz Rothstein, CEO of the pro-Israel group Stand With Us.

“Instead of using the events to forget animosity and promote peace between people, they have brought their brainwashed minds to Rio,” she said. “How unfortunate that they could not implement the good, peaceful intentions of the Olympics, and instead have used it as a forum to spread hate and continued rejection of peace.”

The confrontations with delegations of nations traditionally hostile to Israel have marred an otherwise successful Olympics for Israel. Two days ago, judo fighter Yarden Gerbi won the bronze medal, making her the nation’s first medal winner since the 2008 Olympics.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2016/aug/10/israeli-athletes-rio-olympics-endure-shocking-host/

 

[shapeup1]

Egyptian Judoka refuses to shake hands after losing to an Israeli.
The Egyptian athlete doesn't understand that losing doesn't make you a loser, hate makes you a loser.

Today
RIO DE JANEIRO -- Egyptian judo fighter Islam El Shehaby was loudly booed at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics after his first-round loss to Israel's fifth-ranked Or Sasson, when El Shehaby refused to shake Sasson's hand, in a major breach of judo etiquette.

Sasson defeated El Shehaby with two throws for an automatic victory, with about a minute and a half remaining in the bout. Afterwards, El Shehaby lay flat on his back for a moment before standing to take his place before Sasson, in front of the referee. When Sasson extended his hand, El Shehaby backed away, shaking his head.

The referee then called El Shehaby back to the mat and obliged to him bow; El Shehaby gave a quick nod of his head.

http://www.cbsnews.com/news/rio-oly...aby-refuses-to-shake-hands-israeli-or-sasson/

 

[fuji]

Footer and GoWest will either ignore this thread, or pop in to blame Jews.

 

[shapeup1]

That's their Jihad here, blame the infidels and defend the terrorists, in the terrorists threads.

That's their Jihad here, blame the infidels and defend the terrorists, in the terrorists threads.

 

[IM469]

That's their Jihad here, blame the infidels and defend the terrorists, in the terrorists threads.

They should have a code of conduct with the penalty that can include expelling and/ or in extreme cases forfeiting metals. The Olympics should rise above regional/ political/ racist/ religious bigotry.

 

[shapeup1]

They should have a code of conduct with the penalty that can include expelling and/ or in extreme cases forfeiting metals. The Olympics should rise above regional/ political/ racist/ religious bigotry.

I totally agree, its too bad.

 

[bver_hunter]

Booing is sad. The spectators and athletes should conduct themselves more respectfully.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-37026844
Russian athletes were booed at the opening ceremony. The spectators should forget about the doping saga and move on.

 

[fuji]

Booing is sad. The spectators and athletes should conduct themselves more respectfully.
http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-37026844
Russian athletes were booed at the opening ceremony. The spectators should forget about the doping saga and move on.

Booing was appropriate in this case. With the Russian athletes I agree since those particular Russian athletes themselves weren't suspected of any wrongdoing.

But this guy who brought a spirit of racist hatred to the Olympics deserved what he got.

 

[SkyRider]

Russian athletes were booed at the opening ceremony.

I think some Russian athletes were raised by wolves.
http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/f...during-canadian-anthem-at-world-championship/

 

[Insidious Von]

What Muslim athletes? They are too enslaved by their religion to be any good at athletics.

Jews have nothing to worry about.

 

[FAST]

What Muslim athletes? They are too enslaved by their religion to be any good at athletics.

Now now Insidious, you are about to be called a racist for that unfortunately true comment.

Not likely to see a lot women in swimming competitions, given what the men of their religion forces them to wear.

Oh darn, now I'm going to called a racist for also stating a fact.

FAST

 

[bver_hunter]

I think some Russian athletes were raised by wolves.
http://www.thehockeynews.com/blog/f...during-canadian-anthem-at-world-championship/

Putin is the wolf. Oops, His buddy Trump will be ticked off if he reads this.

 

[Frankfooter]

South Africa was banned from the Olympics from '64 - '88 for apartheid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apartheid-era_South_Africa_and_the_Olympics

Now that charges of apartheid have been levelled at the ICC, even with the slow pace of the ICC, this could be the last olympics for Israel until they end their own apartheid.

So enjoy it while you can.

 

[Galseigin]

Now now Insidious, you are about to be called a racist for that unfortunately true comment.

Not likely to see a lot women in swimming competitions, given what the men of their religion forces them to wear.

Oh darn, now I'm going to called a racist for also stating a fact.

FAST

Despite the overly modest baggy uniforms worn by Muslim female athletes in the Rio Olympics, they are still condemned by Muslims for their attire
In response to one Syrian refugee swimmer, a Muslim tweeted, “I wish she had drowned rather than appearing naked like this.” (naked means wearing a bathing suit)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XKyxGMwSPzQ

 

[bver_hunter]

What Muslim athletes? They are too enslaved by their religion to be any good at athletics.


Algeria has won quite a few medals at the olympics including their female athletes. Easy to stereotype all the Muslims but Ethiopia has a number of world class long distance runners including the women who are Muslims. They maybe not that good at a stamina induced sports like synchronised swimming, but good at more leisurely sports like marathons and 10,000 metres etc.

 

[SkyRider]

Yusra Mardini is a Syrian refugee. She is also a Christian.

http://christiandaily.com/article/r...yusra-mardini-vows-to-keep-swimming/55309.htm

 

[bver_hunter]

Yusra Mardini is a Syrian refugee. She is also a Christian.

http://christiandaily.com/article/r...yusra-mardini-vows-to-keep-swimming/55309.htm

She deserved the standing ovation and the biggest cheer at the opening ceremony for competing as a refugee. Moreover she should get more awards for rescuing the refugees whose boat capsized. Brave young lady.

 

[fuji]

South Africa was banned from the Olympics from '64 - '88 for apartheid.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apartheid-era_South_Africa_and_the_Olympics

Now that charges of apartheid have been levelled at the ICC, even with the slow pace of the ICC, this could be the last olympics for Israel until they end their own apartheid.

So enjoy it while you can.

Couldn't find it in you to denounce the disgusting racism displayed by the Egyptian wrestler huh? You just HAD to come and spit out some hate about Israel. Your usual bullshit apartheid lie that has been refuted only about 10000 times.

So predictable.

 

[MattRoxx]

Couldn't find it in you to denounce the disgusting racism displayed by the Egyptian wrestler huh? You just HAD to come and spit out some hate about Israel. Your usual bullshit apartheid lie that has been refuted only about 10000 times.

So predictable.

Like Donald Trump he deliberately ignores the actual event that took place in order to lob some distracting incendiary words into the discussion.

What's really strange about this incident is that Israel and Egypt have been working closer due to common interests.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Egypt's Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry shake hands in Jerusalem, July 10, 2016.

From:
http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/ori...hority-relations-egypt-peace-initiatives.html

 

[shapeup1]

Couldn't find it in you to denounce the disgusting racism displayed by the Egyptian wrestler huh? You just HAD to come and spit out some hate about Israel. Your usual bullshit apartheid lie that has been refuted only about 10000 times.
So predictable.

No, that's because he's a hating loser same as the Egyptian athlete. The IOC and the Egyptian committee are investigating the case.