It is with great emotion that we learned of the kidnapping of Nabil Elalem, IJF Sports Director for Africa. The kidnapping took place in Tripoli (Libya) where he also holds the position of President of the Libyan Olympic Committee. We hope that a few days prior to the opening of the London Olympics, a favorable outcome will be found for this leader, who has been dedicating his life to serving sports and judo in particular, in respect of the Olympic spirit.
We will ask the IOC President, Jacques Rogge, to officially act in order to have news of Nabil Elalem and to make every possible effort to ensure that he will be released.
The entire "Judo Family" wishes for Nabil Elalem to be back with us as soon as possible.
Marius L. Vizer
IJF President
IJF Media & Communication Department Nicolas Messner
+33 6 81 95 20 67 nmessner@ijf.org
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