The Malta Independent on Sunday

Moroccan boxer out of Olympics

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Moroccan boxer Hassan Saada is officially out of the Olympics.

He was arrested on Friday on allegation­s he sexually assaulted two Brazilian housekeepe­rs in the Olympic Village. Police said the possible attacks happened on Wednesday. Under Brazilian law, suspects can be held for a long period while a case is examined.

With Saada out, Turkey’s Mehmet Nadir Una was declared a walkover winner and advanced to the round of 16 in the light heavyweigh­t division.

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