Raz Hershko Wins Bronze at World Judo Championships, Dedicates Medal
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships on Saturday, defeating her Croatian opponent. She dedicated the medal to the memory of Yonatan Gutin and expressed pride in representing Israel. This was Israel's 17th medal at the event, which also saw silver and fifth-place finishes from other Israeli athletes. The team plans to learn from both successes and areas for improvement.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships on Saturday.
- Hershko defeated Croatia's Helena Vuković for the medal in the over 78kg category.
- The bronze medal was Israel's 17th at the World Championships.
- Hershko dedicated her medal to the memory of Yonatan Gutin.
- The Israeli team also secured a silver medal from Karem Primo and a fifth-place finish from Yoni Elbaz.
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko secured a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships on Saturday, defeating Croatia's Helena Vuković in the golden score to claim third place in the over 78kg category. This marks Israel's 17th medal at the World Championships. Hershko expressed pride in standing on the podium with the Israeli flag again, stating, "I am happy and proud to finish the World Championships with a bronze medal and to stand on the podium again with the Israeli flag. We always come to win and always want more, but I know how to appreciate the journey, the work, and the meaning of a medal at a world championship." She dedicated the medal to the memory of the late Yonatan Gutin and his family, emphasizing his continued presence in her heart and journey. Hershko also thanked her coaches, including head coach Raz Hershko (no relation), Ido Bar, the Judo Association chairman Moshe Ponti, her family, her clubs, and her sponsors.
Head coach Raz Hershko praised her performance, noting her high-quality fights against top competitors and her commitment to competing at the highest levels for Israel. He also acknowledged Ido Bar's dedicated coaching. The team concluded the championships with this bronze, a silver medal from Karem Primo (63kg), and a fifth-place finish from Yoni Elbaz (73kg). The coach added that while the team achieved success, there were also moments and performances from which they would learn and improve for future competitions. He concluded by thanking the entire professional and medical staff, the team, and the Judo Association for their support.
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