Israeli Judoka Karem Primu Reaches World Championships Semifinals
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Israeli judoka Karem Primu reached the semifinals of the World Judo Championships in the under-63 kg category. She will face Hungary's Anna Krizsa, who upset six-time world champion Clarisse Agbegnenou. Primu previously defeated Krizsa in 2021. This achievement marks a significant step for Primu in her pursuit of a historic medal.
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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.
- Karem Primu previously defeated Anna Krizsa in their only prior meeting in 2021.
- Primu is ranked 25th in the world, while Krizsa is ranked around 53rd.
- Krizsa, 23, has achieved a bronze medal at the 2025 European U23 Championships.
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 in the world, has made significant progress in the rankings over the past year. Primu was ranked 25th in the same list. The two judokas previously met in 2021, with Primu emerging victorious.
Krizsa has a notable record for her age, including a bronze medal at the 2025 European U23 Championships. She has been considered a promising Hungarian judoka since her youth, gaining experience in junior and senior international competitions. In March 2026, she achieved a seventh-place finish at the Tbilisi Grand Slam, one of her best senior career results. Krizsa has competed in various high-level events in 2026, including Grand Slams, the European Championships, and the World Championships, establishing herself as a regular competitor on the international circuit.
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