Expelled for being Jewish
Israeli Youth Judo Team Kicked Out of Polish Tournament After Antisemitic Abuse
90 Israeli children aged 7-16 were expelled from a Polish judo tournament after facing antisemitic chants including "Free Palestine" and physical assaults on coaches.
A group of about 90 Israeli children and teenagers, aged 7 to 16, from judo clubs in Or Akiva and the Sharon region, faced antisemitic harassment during a youth judo tournament yesterday, leading to their expulsion by organizers.
The event, hosted by the Polish Judo Association, saw spectators directing insults, boos, and antisemitic chants such as "Free Palestine" and "Here come the Jews" at the Israeli delegation throughout the day. Two Israeli coaches were physically assaulted in front of the children. Rather than intervening against the perpetrators, organizers removed the entire Israeli team to de-escalate the situation.
The incident has prompted online outrage, with calls for the International Judo Federation and European Judo Union to take action.
No official responses from the involved organizations have been issued.