250 people on protest action about Death Mehdi Bouda (17), who died in police pursuit: “It really feels like we’re being punished”
Around 250 people gathered on Sunday afternoon on Poelaertplein in Brussels to protest against the outdoor prosecution of the four agents involved in the death of 17-year-old Mehdi Bouda in August 2019. The young man was hit by a police patrol when he crossed the street.
Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.
