Israeli Taekwondo Athletes Compete in Paris Grand Prix
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Israeli taekwondo athletes Alexandra Dan and Rivka Bayech competed in the Paris Grand Prix, with Dan finishing ninth and Bayech 17th in the 49 kg category. Dan defeated Costa Rica's Jocy Bast before losing to Taiwan's Chia-Ling Wang in the round of 16. The competition is a key event for accumulating points towards the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
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- Alexandra Dan finished ninth at the Paris Grand Prix taekwondo competition.
- Rivka Bayech placed 17th in the same 49 kg Olympic weight category.
- Dan defeated Pan American champion Jocy Bast in her opening match.
- Dan lost to Asian champion Chia-Ling Wang in the round of 16.
- The Grand Prix event offers crucial points for Olympic qualification.
The Israeli national taekwondo team concluded its participation in the prestigious Paris Grand Prix on Sunday. Alexandra Dan secured ninth place in the Olympic weight category of 49 kg, while Rivka Bayech finished 17th in the same category.
Dan began the competition with a victory over Jocy Bast of Costa Rica, the reigning Pan American champion and a silver medalist at the 2024 World Junior Championships. In the round of 16, Dan faced Chia-Ling Wang of Taiwan, the current Asian champion and the 2026 women's world vice-champion. After a close and intense match, Dan was defeated by Wang and ended the tournament in ninth place.
Bayech competed in the preliminary round against an opponent from Spain, ultimately losing and finishing in 17th place.
Both athletes competed in one of the most prestigious events on the global taekwondo circuit, featuring the top 30 ranked athletes in each Olympic weight category. The competition awards significant points towards the world and Olympic rankings, contributing to qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
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