(Times of Israel) Israeli judoka Tal Flicker won a gold medal on Thursday at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam judo tournament, but celebrated his victory under the International Judo Federation's flag due to a ban by the emirate on the display of Israeli symbols. Tournament organizers also did not play Israel's national anthem as he stood on the podium to receive his medal in the men's under-66 kg. (145 pounds) category. Gili Cohen won bronze in the women's under-52 kg. (114 pounds) class and received similar treatment. The Israeli contestants were also barred from wearing Israeli symbols on their uniforms at the tournament and were listed as representing the International Judo Federation.
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