Raz Hershko Reclaims World No. 1 Ranking After Budapest Judo Grand Slam Success
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
The Israeli judo team won three medals at the Budapest Grand Slam, with Raz Hershko reclaiming the world number one ranking in her +78 kg category after winning gold. Isaac Azani also won gold and rose to world number two in the -60 kg division.
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- Raz Hershko is world number one in +78 kg judo.
- Israel won 3 medals at Budapest Grand Slam.
- Isaac Azani is now world number two in -60 kg.
- The team heads to Bratislava for training.
- World Championships are in Baku on October 4th.
The Israeli national judo team concluded the recent Grand Slam tournament in Budapest with significant achievements, securing three medals and placing third overall in the team standings.
Judo athlete Raz Hershko, competing in the +78 kg category, clinched a gold medal, which propelled her back to the number one world ranking in her weight class. Hershko is recognized as one of Israel's most consistent athletes, frequently earning medals across competition seasons.
Isaac Azani, in the -60 kg category, also secured a gold medal in Budapest. This victory has moved him to the second position in the global rankings for his weight division. Azani, only 18 years old, was previously ranked fifth and has made a remarkable climb, establishing himself among the world's elite. He is currently experiencing an exceptional competitive season, making Israeli history in the sport.
Karem Primo (-63 kg) contributed a bronze medal to Israel's tally at the Budapest event.
The team has since traveled from Budapest to Bratislava for a training camp. Their next major competition will be the World Championships in Baku, commencing on October 4th.
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