Israeli Judo Stars Earn Medals at World Championships in Baku
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli judokas Karem Primo and Raz Hershko won medals at the World Judo Championships in Baku. Primo secured a silver medal in the under 63 kg category, and Hershko took bronze in the over 78 kg division. Hershko's bronze adds to her multiple previous international accolades, including Olympic and World Championship medals.
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- Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku.
- Karem Primo also earned a silver medal in the under 63 kg category.
- Hershko defeated opponents from Taiwan, Estonia, Brazil, and Croatia.
- Hershko lost to eventual champion Lee Hye-jin of South Korea in the semifinals.
- Hershko is a three-time World Championship bronze medalist and Olympic medalist.
At the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, Israeli athletes Karem Primo and Raz Hershko have secured medals for Israel. Primo won a silver medal in the under 63 kg category, while Hershko earned a bronze in the over 78 kg division.
Hershko's path to bronze included victories over opponents from Taiwan, Estonia, and Brazil. She was defeated in the semifinals by Lee Hye-jin of South Korea, who went on to win the championship. In the bronze medal match, Hershko defeated Helena Vuković of Croatia.
This bronze medal adds to Hershko's impressive record, which includes three previous World Championship bronze medals, an Olympic silver and bronze, and two European Championship titles.
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