Selected to compete at the 2020 Summer Games in the -73kg weight class, Nourine and his coach Amar Benikhlef announced his immediate withdrawal following the conclusion of the draw of competitors. Nourine was quoted as saying his political support for the Palestinian cause still made it impossible for him to compete against an Israeli like Tohar Butbul, who he was drawn to meet again in the second round.[3] The International Judo Federation announced his and his coach immediate suspension pending an investigation.[4]