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Raz Hershko Reclaims World No. 1 Ranking After Budapest Grand Slam Gold

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Israeli judoka Raz Hershko regained the world number one ranking after winning gold at the Budapest Grand Slam. The Israeli team secured three medals in total, with Yitzhak Azrapov also winning gold and climbing to second in his weight class.

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Raz Hershko is world number one in judo after Budapest gold.
Israeli judo team won 3 medals at Budapest Grand Slam.
Yitzhak Azrapov also won gold, now ranked second.
The team is heading to Bratislava for training.
World Championships in Baku are next for the team.

Raz Hershko Reclaims World No. 1 Ranking After Budapest Grand Slam Gold — Editorial illustration generated by baba News, not a photograph of the event.

Israeli judoka Raz Hershko has returned to the top of the world rankings in the women's 78kg+ category following her gold medal victory at the Budapest Grand Slam. This marks a significant achievement for Hershko, who is described as one of Israel's most consistent athletes, regularly securing medals.

The Israeli national judo team achieved considerable success at the Budapest Grand Slam, securing a total of three medals and placing third overall among participating nations. In addition to Hershko's gold, fellow Israeli Yitzhak Azrapov also won a gold medal in the men's up to 60kg category. Karem Primo added a bronze medal in the women's up to 63kg division.

Azrapov's gold medal performance in Budapest propelled him to second place in the world rankings for his weight class. The 18-year-old judoka, who was previously ranked fifth, has made a remarkable climb, solidifying his position among the world's elite.

The team is continuing its journey, traveling 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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