pic.twitter.com/6LF4rwAqe1 — Avi Mayer (@AviMayer) October 28, 2017But in a move branded "historic" by the IJF, Israel Judo Association President Moshe Ponte met this weekend with Mohammad Bin Thaloub Al-Darei, president of the UAE's Judo Federation. Ponte and Al-Darei "shared greetings and positive discussion," according to the IJF, with UAE judo general secretary Naser Al-Tameemi also in attendance. "[They] apologized because of the UAE athletes not shaking hands with the Israel athletes and also congratulated the Israel team for their success here." Hide Caption 8 of 9 Photos: A guide to judo Russian President Vladimir Putin is a judo master, denoted by wearing a black belt. Hide Caption 9 of 9For Vizer, though, Flicker and his team were treated well given the "delicate issues" between the two nations.

Source: CNN October 30, 2017 17:03 UTC