Israeli Judoka Kerem Primo Becomes World Championship Runner-Up on October 7th Anniversary
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israeli judoka Kerem Primo became the runner-up at the World Championships in the under-63 kg category on Wednesday, losing to the world's top-ranked opponent in the final. Primo stated that the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks, which fell on the same day, was a constant source of strength for her. She expressed confidence in her abilities and plans to continue improving for the upcoming Olympic Games.
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- Kerem Primo became the World Championship runner-up in judo on Wednesday.
- Primo lost the final match to the world's number one ranked competitor.
- The achievement occurred on the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks.
- Primo stated the date served as a source of strength and motivation.
- She expressed confidence in her abilities and preparation for the Olympics.
Israeli judoka Kerem Primo achieved a significant career milestone on Wednesday, becoming the runner-up at the World Championships in the under-63 kg weight class. Primo lost in the final to the world's number one ranked competitor, Kugo. The achievement occurred on the third anniversary of the October 7th attacks, a date Primo stated was constantly on her mind and served as a source of strength.
Speaking to Sport 5 after the competition, Primo described the date as "present every second" and a motivator because "I am doing it for all our people." She expressed strong self-belief, stemming from hard work, which she felt was validated by her performance. Primo acknowledged the emotional nature of the day but emphasized her focus on remaining concentrated on each match rather than looking too far ahead.
Primo reflected that the accomplishment provides significant confidence, confirming that her training and approach are correct, especially with the tangible result. Looking ahead, she outlined her plan to continue proving herself and improving in preparation for the Olympics, with several preparatory competitions scheduled before the main event.
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