Israeli Judo Team Eyes World Championships After Previous Disappointment
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
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- Israeli judo team competes in World Championships starting Sunday.
- Previous championship plans were disrupted by the war with Iran.
- Raz Hershko aims for a double, Yitzhak Aspiz seeks a breakthrough.
- Judoka Tamna Nelson-Levi emphasizes continuous preparation for future goals.
- The team is focused on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Israel's national judo team is set to compete in the World Championships starting Sunday in Baku, Azerbaijan, aiming to overcome the disappointment of the previous year. The team's plans for the 2025 World Championships were disrupted by the war with Iran, affecting many judokas. At the current championships, Raz Hershko will aim for a double victory, while 18-year-old Yitzhak Aspiz hopes for a breakthrough performance.
Judoka Tamna Nelson-Levi, preparing for her third Olympic campaign, emphasized the continuous work required for future goals, including the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. A countdown to LA 2028 is prominently displayed at the Wingate Institute's judo hall, underscoring the long-term focus. Nelson-Levi noted that despite the perceived long timeframe until the Olympics, the team is constantly engaged in competitions like Grand Slams and European and World Championships, leaving no room for rest.
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