Israel Wins Gold and Bronze at Taekwondo World Cup in Albania
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- Israel's Tom Paskovszky won gold in the under 54 kg taekwondo event.
- Ilja Roderman secured a bronze medal in the over 87 kg category.
- The competition took place at a World Cup series event in Albania.
- Three Israeli athletes placed fifth, and four finished ninth.
- The team is heading to the Paris Grand Prix for Olympic qualification.
The Israeli national taekwondo team secured two medals, gold and bronze, at a World Cup series event held in Albania. Tom Paskovszky claimed the gold medal in the under 54 kg category, achieving this after five victories throughout the competition. Ilja Roderman earned the bronze medal in the over 87 kg category. Paskovszky's path to gold included wins against opponents from Peru, Brazil, Greece, Spain, and Bulgaria. Roderman secured his podium spot by defeating a competitor from Azerbaijan in the quarterfinals, before losing to a Polish opponent in the semifinals. Three Israeli athletes finished in fifth place: Yarden Nisser (49 kg), Liam Cohen (54 kg), and the fifth place finisher (67 kg). Maya Schwartz (53 kg), Naama Binenstock (57 kg), Tomer Barash (58 kg), and Sophie Morutcha (49 kg) all finished in ninth place. The team was accompanied by coaches Roman Rosinov and Mark Berginski. The focus now shifts to the prestigious Paris Grand Prix, a significant event for Olympic and Paralympic qualification, where four Israeli athletes will compete: Alexandra Dan and Rebecca Bayech in the Olympic 49 kg category, Paralympic champion Assaf Yasur in the 58 kg category, and Adnan Milad in the Paralympic 63 kg category.
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