Israeli Judoka Karem Primu Reaches World Championship Semifinals
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Israeli judoka Karem Primu has reached the semifinals of the World Championships in the under-63 kg category. She defeated the world's second-ranked judoka from Mongolia in the quarterfinals. Primu will face Hungary's Anna Kriza, who upset six-time world champion Clarisse Agbegnenou, in the next round. Primu is ranked 25th globally, while Kriza is ranked 53rd.
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- Israeli judoka Karem Primu advanced to the World Championships semifinals in the under-63 kg category.
- Primu defeated the world's second-ranked judoka from Mongolia in the quarterfinals.
- Her semifinal opponent is Hungary's Anna Kriza, who upset six-time champion Clarisse Agbegnenou.
- Primu is ranked 25th in the world, while Kriza is ranked 53rd.
- Primu previously defeated Kriza in their only prior meeting in 2021.
Israeli judoka Karem Primu has advanced to the semifinals of the World Championships in the under-63 kg category, seeking a historic medal. In the quarterfinals, Primu defeated an opponent from Mongolia who was ranked second in the world. Her next opponent in the final four is Hungary's Anna Kriza, a 23-year-old judoka who also caused an upset by defeating the legendary French judoka Clarisse Agbegnenou, a six-time world champion.
Kriza, ranked around 53rd globally, has made significant progress in the past year. Primu is ranked 25th in the same list, and the two previously met in 2021, with Primu emerging victorious. Kriza's notable achievements include a bronze medal at the 2025 European U23 Championships and a seventh-place finish at the 2026 Tbilisi Grand Slam. She has become a regular competitor in high-level international tournaments.
Primu's advancement marks a significant achievement for Israeli judo, as she aims to secure a medal at the prestigious event.
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