Medallista de oro kuwaití en jiu-jitsu se niega a dar la mano a un atleta israelí: 'No los respetamos en absoluto'

Una vista aérea muestra la ciudad de Kuwait, Kuwait, 16 de marzo de 2020. Foto: Reuters / Stephanie McGehee. El medallista de oro kuwaití en jiu-jitsu, Jassim Alhatem, se negó a dar la mano al…
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A Kuwaiti athlete’s refusal to shake hands with an Israeli competitor at an international sports event highlights the persistent politicization of sports in the Middle East. The incident, posted on video by the Kuwaiti medalist himself, signals a deliberate public statement beyond the competition. It raises questions about how governing bodies will handle such displays of political boycott at future events.
