Egypt is sustained by nothing but hate, envy and "pride". But it's got nothing to be proud of. Israel bests it on virtually every score. And as it prepares to get by when its foreign currency reserves run out (within months), we'll see if that pride will sustain them. Losers.

they egyptian government is totally and 100% sustained by american money to the tune of almost 3 billions annualy for military ware and another couple of billions in economic aid since they produce nothing, invent nothing and have nothing of value to sell the world. it is a beggar nation pure and simple. by the way, unlike israel which pays back, the egyptians are 100% excempt for paying back a single american cent. it is all a gift and the only condition attached to this gift is that they back america and protect the 1979 peace with israel. hameed aboughaze, iranian

these things should be treated as such and taken very seriously, dignity is important and when someone tries to embarrass a public (sports) figure, just like the president, there has to be consequences. just like turkey is flushing down the toilet, the government must take itself seriously in the international arena and demand real consequences such as 1. blacklisting this participant from future competitions 2. serious and heavy fines to the egyptian judo association 3. a clear warning that if this behavior repeats itself it is the last time for 10 years that egypt fields a team. 4. a warning from the americans who view this behavior a clear violation of the peace treaty they support. In short, countries need to have clear decisions in front of them to make, and dignified nations should demand no less from those they see as partners in this world. if they wish to behave as barbarians we only need to trade cages and clubs with them.

poor Egyptians.. its the only thing they have to be proud of.. not to shake the hand at an international competition... what a feat !!!! Such a hero.. it is really sad to see that a country of 80 million people have only that to offer... my condolensces

The Egyptian is a poor sport. He deserves to have some points deducted from his total score for his cowardly/unmanly behavior. His Israeli opponent is a Mensch. He is an honorable man. The Egyptian is an ignoramus.

Ramadan, and Egyptian Hero

It's true, I come from Egypt, but it's one of those occasions that I am not proud of that. I hope there will come a time when peace and understanding will prevail and the true spirit of sports will encompass us all. What you see is the result of decades of brainwashing and dissemination of ignorance. Mind you, don't be deceived by results of elections. These people will be exposed now that they are in the hot seat and not in the opposition. If they mess it, noone will elect them again. For what it's worth, I extend my sincerest apologies to Mr.Arik Zeevi and to everybody on behalf of my people. Shalom Yehia Yamani

Not. The real test here is not how some boor behaves at his sports match, nor how the stupidest elements of the masses behave in coming out to oppose this. It is how the official Egyptian sports administration responds to the situation. We will all be very curious to see.