Maher Abu Rmeileh (born 24 August 1983 in Jerusalem) is a Palestinian judoka.
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Nationality | Palestinian |
Born | Jerusalem, Palestine | August 24, 1983
Weight | 158 lb (72 kg) |
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Country | Palestine |
Sport | Judo |
Event | Men's 73kg |
He carried the Palestinian flag at the opening ceremony at the 2012 Summer Olympics, and was the inaugural Palestinian to qualify for the Olympics on merit.
After receiving a bye in the first round, he lost in the second round 0000–0100 to Dirk Van Tichelt.[1]
References
edit- ^ "66 - 73kg (lightweight) men results - Judo - London 2012 Olympics". www.olympic.org. Retrieved 2015-06-23.
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