Israeli Judoka Karem Primu Reaches World Championship Final, Securing Medal
Translated & summarized from i24NEWS by baba
Israeli judoka Karem Primu, 21, has reached the World Championship final in Baku, securing Israel's first medal at the event. She defeated several international competitors, including the runner-up from 2024 and the Asian champion, en route to the final. Primu will face Japan's Haruka Kaju, the world's number one ranked judoka and current world champion.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Judoka Karem Primu reached the World Championship final in Baku, securing Israel's first medal.
- Primu, 21, will compete against world number one Haruka Kaju of Japan in the final.
- She secured victories against opponents from Italy, Poland, Australia, Mongolia, and Hungary.
- Primu competes in the under-63 kg weight category.
- This marks Primu's first appearance in a World Championship final.
Israeli judoka Karem Primu, 21, has advanced to the final of the World Championships in Baku, guaranteeing Israel its first medal at the prestigious event. Primu will face the world's number one ranked judoka, Haruka Kaju of Japan, who has been undefeated since December 2024.
Competing in the under-63 kg category, Primu began her day with an ippon victory over Italy's Carlotta Avanzato. She then secured a win against Poland's Angelika Sismanska, the 2024 world championship runner-up, by penalty points, despite being behind on score. In the round of 16, she defeated Australia's Maiev Koglan with a yuko advantage. In the quarterfinals, Primu won by waza-ari against Mongolia's Lkhagvatogo, the Asian champion.
Her impressive run continued in the semifinals with an ippon victory over Hungary's Anna Kriza, propelling her to her first-ever World Championship final. There, she will compete against the reigning world champion and top-ranked Japanese judoka, Haruka Kaju.
Mentioned
The same event, reported separately by each outlet. Open a few to compare what different newsrooms emphasize — and what they leave out.
Left 1Centre 6Right 1Other 2
Not the same event — other stories that share this one’s people, places, or theme: background, reactions, and follow-ups.
