The Russian Judo Federation temporarily suspended Olympic champion Khalmurzaev
The Russian Judo Federation suspended 2016 Olympic champion Khasan Khalmurzaev. This was reported on the website of the International Judo Federation (IJF).
The reason was the 30-year-old athlete’s violation of the internal rules and regulations of the federation, which do not allow publicly expressing any religious or political views. It is noted that at the moment a picture with a Palestinian flag is posted on Khalmurzaev’s page on social networks. Suspension is a temporary measure.
Khalmurzaev is the 2016 Olympic champion in the up to 81 kilogram category. He also won the 2016 European Championship.
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Source: Lenta
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