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Algerian judoka withdraws from Paris Olympics to avoid facing Israeli opponent

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Algerian judoka withdraws from Paris Olympics to avoid facing Israeli opponent

Algerian judoka Messaoud Redouane Dris has withdrawn from the men’s under 73-kilogram judo competition at the Paris 2024 Olympics on Sunday, July 28, to avoid competing against Israeli Tohar Butbul. Twenty-two-year-old Dris was disqualified during the official weight control due to being overweight by 400 grams. “Butbul’s competitor has removed himself from the competition,” the … Read more

5 places to learn martial arts such as judo, kung fu, MMA, taekwondo and BJJ in Hong Kong

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5 places to learn martial arts such as judo, kung fu, MMA, taekwondo and BJJ in Hong Kong

Given Hong Kong’s strong ties to martial arts, it is not surprising that the city has a plethora of studios teaching a variety of disciplines. Here is a taste of what is available. 1. PCMA Kung Fu Hong Kong Self-defence skills and wellness lie at the core of studio PCMA (Practical Chinese Martial Arts), and … Read more