Israeli Judoka Karem Primu Reaches World Championships Semifinals
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli judoka Karem Primu reached the World Championships semifinals in the under-63 kg category after defeating a Mongolian opponent. She will face Hungary's Anna Krizsa, who upset six-time world champion Clarisse Agbegnenou. Primu previously defeated Krizsa in 2021. Primu is ranked 25th globally, while Krizsa is ranked around 53rd.
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- Israeli judoka Karem Primu advanced to the World Championships semifinals in the under-63 kg category.
- Primu will face Hungary's Anna Krizsa, who surprisingly defeated six-time world champion Clarisse Agbegnenou.
- Primu previously defeated Krizsa in their only prior meeting in 2021.
- Primu is currently ranked 25th in the world in her weight class.
- Krizsa is ranked around 53rd globally and has shown significant recent progress.
Israeli judoka Karem Primu has advanced to the semifinals of the World Judo Championships in the under-63 kg category, seeking a historic medal. In the quarterfinals, Primu defeated a Mongolian opponent ranked second in the world. Her next opponent in the final four is Hungary's 23-year-old Anna Krizsa, who surprisingly defeated legendary French judoka Clarisse Agbegnenou, a six-time world champion.
Krizsa, ranked around 53rd globally, has made significant progress in the rankings over the past year. Primu was ranked 25th in the same list, and the two previously met in 2021, with Primu emerging victorious. Krizsa's notable achievements include a bronze medal at the 2025 European U23 Championships and a seventh-place finish at the 2026 Grand Slam in Tbilisi. She has competed in various senior international events, including Grand Slams, European, and World Championships, establishing herself as a regular competitor at high levels despite not yet being in the absolute top tier of her weight class.
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