Israel Wins Three Medals at European Wakeboarding Championships

The Israeli national team achieved a significant success at the European Wakeboard and Wake Skate Championships held in Belgium, returning home with three medals: gold, silver, and bronze. Henry Chen secured the gold medal, becoming the European Champion in the Seated Wakeboard category for athletes with disabilities. Mati Kornfeld won the silver medal in Wakeboard, and Dan Milstein earned the bronze medal in Wake Skate.

Adding to the team's achievements, 16-year-old Rani Nitzan, the Youth European Champion in Wake Skate, finished fourth in the adult competition. These results follow a series of medal wins for the Israeli team in recent European and World Championships, capping off a highly successful season.

The focus will now shift to qualifying for the World Games, following a decision to significantly expand the number of water ski disciplines included in the 2029 event in Karlsruhe.

Ma'oz Tal, CEO of the Israel Water Ski Association, stated that the European Championships conclude a record-breaking season for cable water skiing, with a total of 11 medals across European and World Championships. He highlighted Mati Kornfeld's silver medal as the first for Israel in adult Wakeboard in several years, expressing satisfaction with the team's performance and thanking the coaches and supporting organizations.

Erick Kaplan, President and CEO of the "Eilat" Association, praised the Water Ski Association for bringing honor to Israel and expressed hope that these achievements will be reflected in the 2029 World Games delegation, especially with the addition of new disciplines.