Raz Hershko Wins Bronze, Expresses Mixed Feelings After World Championships
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the Judo World Championships in Baku, expressing disappointment at not winning gold despite feeling she was capable. She defeated Olympic champion Beatriz Souza before losing to a South Korean opponent. Hershko dedicated her medal to fallen soldier Yonatan Guttin and highlighted the team's efforts, including Karem Primov's silver medal.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Judoka Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the Judo World Championships in Baku.
- Hershko expressed disappointment at not winning gold, feeling she was capable of it.
- She defeated Olympic champion Beatriz Souza in the quarterfinals.
- Hershko dedicated her medal to fallen soldier and former judoka Yonatan Guttin.
- Karem Primov also won a silver medal for Israel at the same championships.
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko spoke on Monday following her bronze medal win at the Judo World Championships in Baku last Saturday. Hershko expressed mixed emotions, stating that while she was satisfied with another world championship medal, she was disappointed not to have secured the gold.
"I felt that my readiness was good and that I was worth the gold, and in the end, I couldn't fully express it," Hershko said in an interview with Kan News. She had defeated Olympic champion Beatriz Souza of Brazil in the quarterfinals but lost to an opponent from South Korea.
Hershko noted that competing abroad during this period, amidst the ongoing events since October 7th, carried complex feelings but also provided her with extra motivation to represent the country. She dedicated her medal to the memory of former judoka and fallen soldier, Lieutenant Yonatan Guttin.
Reflecting on the team's performance, Hershko highlighted Karem Primov's silver medal win and emphasized the team's continuous efforts in training and international competitions. She expressed confidence that collaborative work with the professional staff would lead to further achievements.
Hershko's bronze medal adds to her previous success at the World Championships, where Karem Primov also secured a silver medal in Baku.
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