Israel Wins Gold and Bronze at World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Albania
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
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- Tom Pashkovsky won gold in the under-54 kg category.
- Illya Roderman secured a bronze medal in the over-87 kg class.
- The event took place in Albania.
- Three Israeli athletes placed fifth.
- Four Israelis will compete in the Paris Grand Prix.
The Israeli national taekwondo team secured two medals, one gold and one bronze, at a World Taekwondo Grand Prix event held recently in Albania. Tom Pashkovsky claimed the gold medal in the under-54 kg weight category after an impressive performance that included five victories. Illya Roderman earned the bronze medal in the over-87 kg weight class.
Pashkovsky's path to gold involved defeating opponents from Peru, Brazil, Greece, and Spain before overcoming a Bulgarian competitor in the final. Roderman secured his podium spot by winning his quarterfinal match against an Azerbaijani opponent, but was defeated in the semifinals by a Polish fighter, resulting in a bronze medal.
Three Israeli athletes finished in fifth place: Yarden Nisser (49 kg), Liam Cohen (54 kg), and Ania Nisnevich (67 kg). Maya Schwartz (53 kg), Naama Binenstock (57 kg), Tomer Barash (58 kg), and Sophie Morutsa (49 kg) all finished in ninth place.
The Israeli team was accompanied by coaches Roman Rosinov and Mark Berginsky. The team is now preparing for the prestigious Grand Prix in Paris later this week, a significant event for Olympic and Paralympic qualification rankings. Four Israeli athletes, Alexandra Dan and Rivka Bayech (49 kg), Paralympic champion Assaf Yasur (58 kg), and Adnan Milad (63 kg), will compete in the Paris event.
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