Israeli judo star Tal Flicker wins gold in UAE; officials refuse to play anthem
Winning a gold medal is usually a cause for unmitigated celebration. But not for Israel judo star Tal Flicker as he stood atop the podium at this week’s Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, having triumphed in the men’s half-lightweight division. Instead of Hatikvah, Israel’s traditional national anthem, tournament organizers played the official music of the International […]