In a scathing Instagram post, Serbian judoka Nemanja Majdov has lashed out at the Olympic referees, accusing them of being “satanists” who purposefully disqualified him from the Tokyo Olympics.
Majdov, who was competing in the 90kg category, lost his match after receiving three shido (minor penalty) calls from the judges. In his emotional message, he expressed his frustration, stating, “May the seed of the judges be poisoned to disqualify me after 2 minutes and not give me a chance to show anything at all.”
The Serbian athlete went on to call the Olympic officials “garbage people” and declared that “Judo is a destroyed and pissed upon sport 100% referee control of the game.” He also claimed that the best judoka do not win, but rather “the satanists have let you win.”
Majdov’s outburst highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding the interpretation and application of the sport’s rules by the officials. Many athletes have voiced their concerns about the inconsistencies and perceived biases in the judging, leading to heated discussions within the judo community.
The young Serbian’s comments have sparked a debate on the balance between respecting the authority of the officials and allowing athletes to express their views on the fairness of the officiating. While Majdov’s language may be considered harsh, his frustration underscores the high stakes and emotions involved in the pursuit of Olympic glory.
