The global governing body of judo praised a Saudi Olympian on Friday for agreeing to compete against an Israeli opponent.
The International Judo Federation said that Saudi Arabia demonstrated that sports can bring people together.
The global governing body of judo praised a Saudi Olympian on Friday for agreeing to compete against an Israeli opponent.
The International Judo Federation said that Saudi Arabia demonstrated that sports can bring people together.
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