Israeli Judoka Karem Primu Reaches World Championship Final
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israeli judoka Karem Primu reached the World Championship final in Baku on Wednesday, guaranteeing Israel a silver or gold medal. She defeated the world's second-ranked competitor in the semifinals. Primu will face the top-ranked Japanese judoka in the final later today, which coincides with the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israeli judoka Karem Primu reached the World Championship final in Baku.
- Primu secured at least a silver medal for Israel in the under-63 kg category.
- She defeated the world's second-ranked Mongolian judoka in the semifinals.
- Primu will face Japan's top-ranked Kayo Haruka in the final.
- The final takes place on the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre.
- Karem Primu is the sister of former World Championship medalist Gefen Primu.
Israeli judoka Karem Primu advanced to the final of the World Judo Championship in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. Primu, 21, secured at least a silver medal for Israel after winning four bouts, including defeating the world's second-ranked Mongolian judoka in the semifinals. She also overcame competitors from Italy, Poland, and Australia.
In the final, Primu will compete in the under-63 kg category against Japan's Kayo Haruka, the world's top-ranked judoka, who has a perfect record in official championships. The final is scheduled for later on Wednesday, coinciding with the third anniversary of the October 7th massacre.
Karem Primu is the younger sister of Gefen Primu, a former World Championship bronze medalist. Karem herself previously won a silver medal at the World Championships at the age of 16.
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