Israeli Judoka Karem Primov Wins Silver at World Championships
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Israeli judoka Karem Primov won a silver medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. This is Israel's first medal of the competition, with Yonatan Elbaz previously finishing fifth. Primov, 21, lost in the final to the world number one, Japan's Roka Kajo. The medal holds special significance for Primov and the team, particularly on October 7th, as it represents a moment of pride for Israel.
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- Karem Primov won a silver medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- This is Israel's first medal at the current World Championships.
- Primov, 21, competed in the under-63kg category and lost to world number one Roka Kajo in the final.
- The medal holds special significance for Primov and the team due to the date, October 7th.
- Yonatan Elbaz previously finished fifth in the under-73kg category.
- Primov overcame a significant injury that sidelined her for nearly two years.
Israeli judoka Karem Primov secured a silver medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. This marks Israel's first medal of the tournament and the team's second achievement, following Yonatan Elbaz's fifth-place finish in the under-73kg category on Tuesday.
Primov, 21, competing in the under-63kg division, expressed her pride in standing on the podium with the Israeli flag, especially on October 7th, stating it gave the medal special significance. "I really wanted to finish with gold, but I'm proud of my journey and my progress and will continue to work hard to get there," she said.
Her path to the final included victories over Italy's Carlotta Avanzato, Poland's Angelika Szymanska, Australia's Maiev Koglan, Mongolia's Lekhagvatogoo, and Hungary's Anna Kriza. In the final, Primov lost by immobilization to Japan's Roka Kajo, the undefeated world number one.
Head coach Shani Hershko described the feeling of seeing the Israeli flag on the podium on October 7th as indescribable, calling it a small embrace for the country during a significant and painful day. He highlighted Primov's remarkable recovery from a nearly two-year injury layoff, praising her performance, character, and maturity. Hershko also acknowledged the dedicated work of coach Golan Pollack in Primov's journey.
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