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Anti-doping: Tunisia Facing Tougher Sanctions for Non-Compliance with International Rules

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Tunisia’s Kais Saied is facing serious consequences after violating the sanctions imposed on it by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for failing to abide by the international rules for clean sport. As a result of non-compliance with WADA Code, Tunisia’s flag will not be flown at regional, continental or world championships, as well as in […]
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Olympic Games: Moroccan Soufiane el-Bakkali wins gold at 3000m steeplechase

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Moroccan athlete Soufiane El Bakkali won the gold medal in the 3000m steeplechase this Monday (August 2nd) at the ongoing Olympic Games in Japan, giving Morocco its first medal at the Games.   This is the first golden medal for Morocco since those gleaned by Hicham El Guerrouj in Sydney.   El Bakkali becomes the […]
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Egypt: Judoka Islam El Shehaby Sent Home for Snubbing Israeli Opponent’s Handshake

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The Egyptian judo athlete who caught world attention for snubbing handshake with his Israeli opponent after their contest in the Rio Olympics has been sent back home by his own team for the unfriendly behavior, the International Olympic Committee announced Monday. “The Disciplinary Commission (DC) considered that his behavior at the end of the competition […]