The International Judo Federation has disqualified Serbian Nemanja Majdov for five months for making a religious gesture during

The International Judo Federation has disqualified Serbian Nemanja Majdov for five months for making a religious gesture during the Paris Olympics – Majdov crossed himself before going out on the mat Nemanju Majdov: “15 days ago I received a notice from the World Judo Federation about a five-month suspension for violating religious codes. More precisely, for crossing myself when entering a fight at the Olympic Games. I am banned from participating in all tournaments, training camps and practices. Of course, in my defense speech I did not want to apologize for baptism. I will never do that. The Lord gave me everything, for me he is number one. This will not change under any circumstances. I am sorry that such a beautiful and difficult sport as judo has fallen to such things.“ Source: Lord Of War