Raz Hershko Wins Bronze at World Judo Championships
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Championships on Saturday in the over 78 kg category. She defeated Croatia's Helena Vuković in overtime for the medal. This is Hershko's third world championship medal, and she also holds a European title and an Olympic silver. Last month, she won gold at the Grand Slam in Budapest.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships on Saturday.
- Hershko defeated Helena Vuković of Croatia in golden score overtime for the bronze.
- This is Hershko's third world championship medal, adding to her European title and Olympic silver.
- She competes in the over 78 kg weight category.
- Last month, Hershko won a gold medal at the Grand Slam in Budapest.
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko secured a bronze medal at the World Championships on Saturday, defeating Croatia's Helena Vuković in golden score overtime. Hershko's path to the medal included four wins and one loss. This bronze marks Hershko's third world championship medal, adding to her European championship title and Olympic silver medal.
In the semifinals, Hershko lost to a Korean opponent, Lee, after defeating Olympic champion Sosa in the quarterfinals. Earlier in the day, competing in the over 78 kg category, Hershko began her tournament in the second round with an ippon victory over Fernanda Coimbra of Angola. She continued with another ippon win in the quarterfinals against Sydney Andreevs of New Zealand, and advanced from the semifinals against Emma Mills Actes of Estonia on penalties.
In the bronze medal match, Hershko faced Celia Cancan, the French World U21 champion. Hershko was nearly caught in a chokehold by Cancan but responded effectively, securing a decisive ippon victory with an impressive throw to conclude her day. Last month, Hershko won a gold medal at the Grand Slam tournament in Budapest.
Mentioned
