Israeli Paralympians Win Historic Gold and Silver at Paris Grand Prix
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli Paralympic taekwondo athletes Assaf Yasur and Adnan Milad achieved a historic first at the Paris Grand Prix on Thursday, with both reaching the finals of the same competition. Yasur won gold in the under-58 kg category, and Milad took silver in the under-63 kg division. These victories earn crucial world ranking points and highlight Israel's strong position in international Paralympic taekwondo.
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- Assaf Yasur won gold and Adnan Milad won silver at the Paris Grand Prix taekwondo competition.
- This marks the first time two Israeli athletes have reached the finals of the same Grand Prix event.
- Yasur defeated opponents from Russia, Brazil, and Azerbaijan to secure his gold medal.
- Milad's silver medal came after defeating competitors from Russia and Spain before facing the Paralympic champion.
- The medals contribute significant points to the world rankings for Israeli Paralympic taekwondo.
- The athletes were supported by coaches Yechiam Sharabi and Bat-El Geterer, and training partner Liam Cohen.
Israeli Paralympic taekwondo achieved a historic milestone at the prestigious Paris Grand Prix on Thursday, with two athletes reaching the finals of the same competition for the first time. Assaf Yasur secured the gold medal in the under-58 kg category after an impressive performance, defeating opponents from Russia, Brazil, and Azerbaijan. He clinched the gold by winning 2-0 against his Azerbaijani opponent in the final.
Adnan Milad earned a silver medal in the under-63 kg division, also marking his first appearance in a Grand Prix final. Milad began his day with a victory over a Russian competitor, followed by a win against a Spanish opponent in the semifinals, whom he had previously defeated in the European Championship semifinals. In the final match, Milad faced the reigning Paralympic champion from Turkey and secured the silver medal.
The athletes were accompanied by national coach Yechiam Sharabi, national team coach Bat-El Geterer, and training partner Liam Cohen. The medals won by Yasur and Milad provide significant points for the world rankings, underscoring Israel's growing standing in elite Paralympic taekwondo.
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