Raz Hershko Wins Bronze at World Judo Championships, Dedicates Medal
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Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships on Saturday, defeating Croatia's Helena Vuković. Hershko dedicated her medal, Israel's 17th at the event, to the memory of Yonatan Guttin. She expressed pride in representing Israel on the podium. The Israeli team also secured a silver medal from Karem Primov and a fifth-place finish from Yoni Elbaz.
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- Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships.
- Hershko defeated Croatia's Helena Vuković for the medal.
- The bronze is Israel's 17th medal at the World Championships.
- Hershko dedicated the medal to the memory of Yonatan Guttin.
- Karem Primov won a silver medal, and Yoni Elbaz took fifth place.
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko secured a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships on Saturday, defeating Croatia's Helena Vuković in the golden score 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 Yonatan Guttin, who passed away, saying, "This medal is dedicated to the memory of Yonatan Guttin, may he rest in peace, and to the dear Guttin family. Yonatan is with me in my heart and on my path, and this medal has a particularly deep meaning for me."
Hershko also thanked her coaching staff, including head coach Oran Hershko, personal coach Ido Bar, Judo Association Chairman Moshe Ponti, and the professional and medical teams. She extended gratitude to her family for their unwavering support and to her clubs, Beit Ha'aretz Netanya and JENYS, as well as her sponsors, including Adidas Israel and Nestle Ice Cream. "I am very proud to represent the State of Israel and bring it another medal from the World Championships," she added.
Head coach Oran Hershko praised Hershko's performance, noting her high-quality fights against top competitors and her commitment to competing at the highest levels. He also acknowledged Ido Bar's dedicated work with Hershko. The team concluded the championships with Karem Primov winning silver in the 63kg category and Yoni Elbaz taking a prestigious fifth place in the 73kg category. The coach emphasized the team's successes and areas for improvement, stating, "We will draw conclusions, correct, continue to work, and ensure we are better. We are proud to represent the State of Israel and to wave our flag on the world stage."
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