Raz Hershko Wins World Judo Championship Bronze
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday. This is her second World Championship bronze medal, and Israel's team finished with two medals overall, including a silver from Karem Primu. Hershko defeated competitors from Chinese Taipei, Estonia, and Croatia, losing only to the eventual gold medalist from South Korea in the semifinals.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- This is Hershko's second career World Championship bronze medal.
- The Israeli team finished the championship with two medals.
- Karem Primu won a silver medal for Israel.
- Hershko competed in the over 78 kg weight category.
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko secured a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Saturday. This marks Hershko's second career World Championship bronze, having also won one in 2023. The Israeli team concludes the championship with two medals, following Karem Primu's silver medal win.
Hershko, competing in the over 78 kg category, began her day with a victory by ippon over Ling Lang Chang of Chinese Taipei in the second round. She advanced with a yuko win against Emma Mills Actes of Estonia in the round of 16.
In the quarterfinals, Hershko faced her rival, Brazil's Beatriz Souza, the reigning Olympic champion and world championship runner-up. Hershko initially held a yuko advantage, and after Souza received penalties, Hershko progressed to the semifinals.
There, Hershko lost to 19-year-old Lee Yu-jin of South Korea, who secured an ippon victory with a counter-throw. Lee went on to win the gold medal.
Hershko then competed for the bronze medal, defeating Croatia's Helena Vuković by ippon in golden score.
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