Israeli Judoka Keren Primo Wins World Championship Silver Medal
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Israeli judoka Keren Primo won a silver medal at the World Championships in Baku in the under-63 kg category, her career-best result. Primo's success came after defeating five opponents, including Mongolia's Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoogiin. The Israeli team also saw Yonathan Elbaz finish fifth in the under-73 kg category, while Raz Hershko is set to compete next, and Inbar Lanir is recovering from injury.
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- Keren Primo won a silver medal at the World Championships in Baku.
- Primo, 21, achieved her career-best result in the under-63 kg category.
- Primo defeated five opponents en route to the final.
- Yonathan Elbaz finished fifth in the under-73 kg category.
- Raz Hershko will compete on Saturday, October 10.
- Inbar Lanir is recovering from injury and expected back in 2027.
Israeli judoka Keren Primo secured a silver medal at the World Championships in Baku, competing in the under-63 kg weight category. This achievement marks the best result of Primo's career.
Primo advanced to the final by winning five previous matches. One of her toughest opponents was Mongolia's Enkhriilen Lkhagvatogoogiin, who is ranked second in the world.
In the round of 16, Primo defeated Australia's Miv Coglan with a "yuko" point. She went on to win her quarterfinal and semifinal matches to reach the final. Primo's silver medal came amidst a difficult start to the championship for the Israeli team.
Earlier, Yonathan Elbaz, competing in the under-73 kg category, was the first Israeli to reach the quarterfinals. However, he lost his bronze medal match, finishing in fifth place. On Saturday, October 10, Raz Hershko is scheduled to compete, marking her first appearance at the World Championships since 2023. Inbar Lanir is still recovering from an injury, with her return to competition anticipated in early 2027.
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