29
Jul
An Algerian judoka has been disqualified after failing the weigh-in before facing an Israeli opponent at the Olympic Games. Messaoud Redouane Dris, 22, had been scheduled to face Tohar Butbul in the -73kg category on Monday. However, Dris weighed in above the 73kg limit ahead of the contest and was removed from the draw. Games organisers confirmed his disqualification and awarded Butbul a walkover to the next round. Algeria’s judo federation and national Olympic committee are yet to comment. The Israeli Olympic Committee alleged his failure to compete had been deliberate and was strongly critical of the Algerian. “Tohar’s competitor…