Boycotts of Israel in sports
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Boycotts of Israel in sports refer to various disqualifications and denial of Israeli athletes due to the refusal of some countries to recognize the state of Israel.[1] As part of a more or less systematic boycott of Israel, Israeli athletes and teams have been barred from some competitions. In many international competitions, where Israel does take part, such as the Olympic Games, some Arab and Muslim competitors avoid competing against Israelis.[2] Some countries, most notably Iran, even compel their athletes not to compete against Israelis or in Israel.[3][4]
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