IJF temporarily withdraws Fethi Nourine's accreditation after he pulls out of contest, says his actions are 'in total opposition to our philosophy'

Fethi Nourine pulls out of men’s under 73kg competition after being scheduled to face Tohar Butbul in second round; 'We made the right decision,' his coach says

Abdelaziz Djerad decries 'foreign maneuvers which aim to destabilize Algeria,' after US recognizes Moroccan rule in Western Sahara, where an Algiers-backed group seeks independence

Organizers call event 'historic occasion,' as players from countries without diplomatic ties compete against those from Jewish state; Arab squad wins contest