Itzhak Ashpiz wins bronze at Mongolia Grand Slam
Israeli judoka Itzhak Ashpiz won the bronze medal in the under-60 kg category at the Mongolia Grand Slam on Friday, June 19, 2026. It was the first day of competition, and Ashpiz bounced back after losing in the semifinal to take third place.
Ashpiz defeated Azerbaijan’s Ahmad Yusifov in the repechage, securing the podium finish. The article says he is continuing a strong year, following his bronze medal at the most recent European Championships.
Earlier in the tournament, Ashpiz won his opening matches against Emiel Jaring of the Netherlands, Heesung Wang of South Korea and Yang Chung-wei of Taiwan. In the semifinal, he was beaten by Azerbaijan’s Balbay Agayev, who later went on to win the gold medal.
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