Israeli Sailors Win Gold and Silver at Windsurfing World Championships
Israeli windsurfers Tamar Steinberg and Sharon Kantor secured the gold and silver medals, respectively, at the World Championships on Saturday. The final race featured three Israeli competitors out of four participants, highlighting Israel's dominance in the sport. Steinberg, who ultimately won gold, described the race as incredibly difficult and a hard-fought battle for the medal, especially with fellow Israeli Kantor close behind.
"I felt Sharon breathing down my neck, she also led at the start, but we fought until the finish," Steinberg said. "I'm happy for her too and for Daniela and Shahar who had an amazing week. This final was almost an Israeli championship final, so it's amazing."
Steinberg expressed immense joy and gratitude, dedicating her victory to her support system, including the Israel Sailing Association and her coaches. She noted that 2026 had been an incredible year for her and that she was thrilled to bring smiles to her family and friends watching.
The strong showing by the Israeli contingent underscores a significant achievement for the sport of sailing and for Israeli sports overall.
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