Raz Hershko Advances to World Judo Championships Quarterfinals
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko has reached the quarterfinals of the Women's Openweight category at the World Judo Championships. She secured her spot by defeating opponents from Taiwan and Estonia. Hershko, a bronze medalist in 2023 and an Olympic silver medalist from Paris 2024, is aiming for a medal after overcoming past disruptions due to military operations.
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- Raz Hershko advanced to the World Judo Championships quarterfinals in the Women's Openweight category.
- Hershko is two wins away from a medal after defeating opponents from Taiwan and Estonia.
- She won a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships and silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- Hershko missed last year's World Championships due to Operation "With All Your Might."
- She also faced delays in Tashkent due to Operation "Lion's Roar."
- Hershko is the first Israeli judoka to win the European title more than once.
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko has advanced to the quarterfinals of the Women's Openweight category at the World Judo Championships. Hershko, one of Israel's most consistent and decorated athletes in recent years, is now two wins away from securing a medal.
She began her campaign with a victory over Ling-Fang Chang of Taiwan, achieving an ippon after just under two minutes. In the third round, Hershko faced a tougher challenge against Emma-Maliis Ots of Estonia, ultimately winning with a yuko in golden score.
Hershko's return to the World Championships marks a significant moment, potentially closing a chapter after a successful period. She last competed in the event in 2023, where she won a bronze medal. Since then, she has maintained a high level of performance, culminating in a silver medal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Last year, Hershko missed the World Championships in Budapest due to Operation "With All Your Might," preventing her participation in the annual premier event. She is now back on the major stage, determined to reaffirm her position among the world's elite.
Her past year has presented further challenges, including being stranded in Tashkent due to Operation "Lion's Roar," causing her to miss a competition day. Despite these setbacks, she has continued to impress, winning a gold medal at the Grand Prix Austria and a historic gold at the European Championships, becoming the first Israeli judoka to win the European title more than once. Arik Zeevi and Sagi Muki are other Israeli judokas who have achieved this feat.
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