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Israeli Judo Team Attacked Amid Polish Competition Chaos

1/12/2026

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The Israeli children's judo team faced verbal and physical attacks, including antisemitic chants, during a competition in Bielsko-Biala, per Israel's embassy in Poland.
The embassy urged Polish authorities to investigate and protect the team after an altercation involving coaches and referees, during which a group of Polish men allegedly assaulted the coaches.
Some Polish reports alleged the Israeli coach was aggressive, prompting police involvement and the team's disqualification.

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The Israeli children's judo team faced verbal and physical attacks, including antisemitic chants, during a competition in Bielsko-Biala, per Israel's embassy in Poland.
The embassy urged Polish authorities to investigate and protect the team after an altercation involving coaches and referees, during which a group of Polish men allegedly assaulted the coaches.
Some Polish reports alleged the Israeli coach was aggressive, prompting police involvement and the team's disqualification.