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Tahani Al-Qahtani has chosen not to withdraw from the Judo Women’s +78 kg Round of 32 clash as a form of protest against Israel. (Supplied/Saudi Olympic Committee)

Saudis show support for Tahani Al-Qahtani as she prepares to take on Israeli opponent in Women’s Judo competition at Tokyo 2020

  • Unlike other Arab athletes at the Olympics, the 21-year-old will not withdraw from her Women’s +78 kg Round of 32 clash on Friday
By DEEMA AL-KHUDAIR ·
Saudi Arabia's Husein Alireza during the Men's Single Scull Semifinal C/D on Thursday morning. (Supplied/Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee)

Rower Husein Alireza looks to give Saudi highest ranking possible in his last Men’s Single Sculls race at Tokyo 2020

By Ali Khaled ·
An English team of professionals on their way to North America for the first-ever overseas tour in 1859. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Saudi swimmer Youssef Bouarish during Heat 1 of the Men's 100m Butterfly competition at Tokyo Aquatics Center on Thursday. (Supplied/Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee)

Saudi swimmer Youssef Bouarish eliminated, Egyptian Ramadan Youssef qualifies for Men’s 100m Butterfly semifinal

By Ali Khaled ·
Olympic organizers defend virus measures as Japan cases surge

Olympic organizers defend virus measures as Japan cases surge

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Egypt ecstasy, Saudi sorrow; 5 things learned from last group matches of Tokyo 2020 football tournament

Egypt ecstasy, Saudi sorrow; 5 things learned from last group matches of Tokyo 2020 football tournament

By John Duerden ·
Olympic golf first round suspended over lightning

Olympic golf first round suspended over lightning

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Tokyo 2020 Olympics
Tahani Al-Qahtani has chosen not to withdraw from the Judo Women’s +78 kg Round of 32 clash as a form of protest against Israel. (Supplied/Saudi Olympic Committee)
Saudis show support for Tahani Al-Qahtani as she prepares to take on Israeli opponent in Women’s Judo competition at Tokyo 2020
Saudi Arabia's Husein Alireza during the Men's Single Scull Semifinal C/D on Thursday morning. (Supplied/Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee)
Rower Husein Alireza looks to give Saudi highest ranking possible in his last Men’s Single Sculls race at Tokyo 2020
Saudi swimmer Youssef Bouarish during Heat 1 of the Men's 100m Butterfly competition at Tokyo Aquatics Center on Thursday. (Supplied/Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee)
Saudi swimmer Youssef Bouarish eliminated, Egyptian Ramadan Youssef qualifies for Men’s 100m Butterfly semifinal
Egypt ecstasy, Saudi sorrow; 5 things learned from last group matches of Tokyo 2020 football tournament
Egypt ecstasy, Saudi sorrow; 5 things learned from last group matches of Tokyo 2020 football tournament
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Saudi rower Husein Alireza takes to the Sea Forest Waterway for final flourish at Tokyo 2020

Saudi rower Husein Alireza takes to the Sea Forest Waterway for final flourish at Tokyo 2020

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Painful end for Saudi weightlifter at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Painful end for Saudi weightlifter at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

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Saudi U-23 football team ends disappointing Tokyo 2020 with a loss to reigning champions Brazil

Saudi U-23 football team ends disappointing Tokyo 2020 with a loss to reigning champions Brazil

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UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation teams up with I-Friends to produce Arabic TV series promoting the sport and its values

UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation teams up with I-Friends to produce Arabic TV series promoting the sport and its values

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Egyptian handball team beats host Japan for 2nd win at Tokyo 2020

Egyptian handball team beats host Japan for 2nd win at Tokyo 2020

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American gymnastics star Simone Biles withdraws from Olympic all-around competition

American gymnastics star Simone Biles withdraws from Olympic all-around competition

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Saudis show support for Tahani Al-Qahtani as she prepares to take on Israeli opponent in Women’s Judo competition at Tokyo 2020
Tahani Al-Qahtani has chosen not to withdraw from the Judo Women’s +78 kg Round of 32 clash as a form of protest against Israel. (Supplied/Saudi Olympic Committee)
New center to lead Saudi role in ‘4th industrial revolution’, economic minister says
New center to lead Saudi role in ‘4th industrial revolution’, economic minister says
Rower Husein Alireza looks to give Saudi highest ranking possible in his last Men’s Single Sculls race at Tokyo 2020
Saudi Arabia's Husein Alireza during the Men's Single Scull Semifinal C/D on Thursday morning. (Supplied/Saudi Arabian Olympic Committee)
Germany to require proof of COVID immunity or negative test on arrival — sources
Germany to require proof of COVID immunity or negative test on arrival — sources
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