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| July 4, 2013
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FILA suspends Egyptian wrestler for allegedly biting Israeli opponent

Egyptian wrestler Enas Moustafa Khourshid also refused to shake Israeli wrestler Ilana Kartysh’s hand, disrespecting wrestling protocol.

FILA president says, “Legal commission will soon decided about the final fine” for Khourshid.

Israel’s Kartysh went on to win the tournament.

The Associated Press

 

Wrestling’s governing body says it suspended an Egyptian athlete who allegedly bit her Israeli opponent during a bout.

Leaving her mark: Did Enas Moustafa Youssef Khourshid (left) take a bite out of her Israeli opponent? – Photo: Facebook

Enas Moustafa Youssef Khourshid also reportedly disrespected wrestling protocol by refusing to shake the hand of Ilana Kartysh of Israel before or after their semifinal match at a Grand Prix event last month in Sassari, Italy.

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| June 17, 2013
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Egypt places Sinai on High Alert as Al Qaeda digs in

Egyptian security chiefs have placed Sinai on alert following Al Qaeda terrorist activity in the peninsula.

By Chana Ya’ar

 

 

The Egyptian government has declared a high alert in the Sinai Peninsula following a high level of Al Qaeda terrorist activity in the region.

Dahab View from dive shop - Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons

Dahab View from dive shop – Photo courtesy Wikimedia Commons

 

The terrorists have set up a military base in central Sinai, Egyptian security officials told the Bethlehem-based Ma’an news agency on Monday.

Curfews have been imposed on the Sinai cities of El-Arish, Sheikh Zuweid and Rafiah, which straddles the border with Hamas terrorist-ruled Gaza.

Some 30 jihadists from Gaza entered the region via the tunnels, officials said, and it is believed they may join demonstrations against the Muslim Brotherhood planned for June 30. Continue Reading »

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