Algerian judoka and African champion, Fethi Nourine, withdrew from Tokyo Olympics to show his support for the oppressed Palestinians after facing an Israeli athlete.

After this humanitarian action to support Palestinian people, Fethi Nourine said: "My position on the Palestinian issue is firm; I will always support the oppressed people and will never play against the tyrants."

He added: "We will not stain our hands in the blood of the oppressed Palestinians and we will never hold the flag of Israel and our position on the Palestinian issue is decisive."