Arab Activists Hail Kuwaiti Fencer’s Refusal to Play with Israeli Opponent
TEHRAN (IQNA) – Arab activists on social media praised a Kuwait national team fencer who withdrew from the World Fencing Championships in order not to face an Israeli opponent.
Mohamed al-Fadli pulled out of the annual competition in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, according to Al Jazeera.
This is not the first time he withdraws from an international event to avoid facing an Israeli opponent.
He had also pulled out of an international tournament in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 2019 for the same reason.
Activists on social media networks lauded his move, describing it as part of Kuwait’s positions in support of the Palestinian cause.
In January this year, Kuwaiti tennis player Muhammad al-Awadi withdrew from the J4 Dubai Tournament 2022 so as not to face an Israeli opponent.
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