Karem Primov Wins Silver at World Judo Championships
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Israeli judoka Karem Primov won a silver medal in the under-63 kg category at the World Judo Championships in Baku. The 21-year-old defeated several top-ranked competitors before losing to world number one Haruka Kage of Japan in the final. This achievement marks the biggest international success of Primov's senior career, following a bronze medal win last month.
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- Karem Primov won a silver medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku.
- Primov, ranked 27th, defeated the world number two in the quarterfinals.
- She lost the final to world number one Haruka Kage of Japan.
- The 21-year-old's silver medal is her career's biggest international achievement.
- Primov previously won a bronze medal at the Budapest Grand Slam.
Israeli judoka Karem Primov, 21, secured a silver medal in the under-63 kg category at the World Judo Championships in Baku. Primov's performance on Wednesday marked a significant international achievement in her senior career, coming just after a bronze medal at the Budapest Grand Slam last month. The competition took place on a day of national remembrance in Israel, adding a layer of emotional resonance to her success.
Primov, ranked 27th in the world, displayed exceptional physical and mental strength throughout the tournament. She defeated higher-ranked opponents, including the world number two, the Mongolian judoka of Mongolia, in the quarterfinals. In the semi-finals, she overcame Anna Kriza of Hungary, who had previously upset a six-time world champion.
The final match pitted Primov against the formidable world number one and reigning champion, Haruka Kage of Japan. Kage has an undefeated record in senior world tour competitions since joining in 2024 and has won multiple Grand Slam gold medals. Primov was unable to overcome Kage in the final bout, ultimately settling for the silver medal.
Primov's journey to the final included victories over Carlotta Avanzato of Italy, Angelika Szymanska of Poland, and Maeve Coughlan of Australia. Her path to this achievement has been marked by a previous junior world championship silver medal and a series of significant injuries, which had previously hindered her progress. This silver medal represents her highest achievement to date.
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