Despite Tense Podium Incident, Israeli Fighter Yoav Manor Wins Bronze in Abu Dhabi

Despite tense podium incident, Israeli fighter Yoav Manor wins bronze in Abu Dhabi

Competing in the under-77 kilogram division, Manor completed an impressive day on the mats with three victories in four matches to secure a spot on the podium.

Kuwaiti fighter refuses to shake hands, stand beside Israeli athlete at Abu Dhabi event

A medal ceremony at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam jiu-jitsu tournament descended into tension on Sunday after Kuwaiti fighter Jassim Alhatem allegedly refused to shake hands with Israeli bronze medallist Yoav Manor or stand beside him for the traditional podium photograph in the under-77 kg division. Manor won three of his four matches during the […] The post Kuwaiti fighter refuses to shake hands, stand beside Israeli athlete at Abu Dhabi event appe…