He should get reprimanded. Previously, a female judoka had forfeited a match rather than even compete with an Israeli.
RIO DE JANEIRO — Egyptian judoka Islam El Shehaby was loudly booed after his first-round Olympics loss to Israel’s fifth-ranked Or Sasson on Friday, when he refused to bow or shake Sasson’s hand, in a major breach of judo etiquette.
Sasson defeated El Shehaby with two throws for an automatic victory, with about a minute and a half remaining in the bout.
Afterwards, El Shehaby lay flat on his back for a moment before standing to take his place before Sasson, in front of the referee. When Sasson extended his hand, El Shehaby backed away, shaking his head.