Raz Hershko Reaches Grand Slam Final, Securing Medal
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko secured a medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, reaching the final in the +78kg category. Hershko, the world number one, will compete for gold against Croatia's Vukovic. Other Israeli judokas Maya Goshen and Ohad Mor were eliminated earlier in the competition.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Raz Hershko reached the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam final, guaranteeing at least a silver medal.
- Hershko, the world's top-ranked judoka, will compete for gold against Croatia's Vukovic.
- Maya Goshen and Ohad Mor were eliminated from the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam competition.
- The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam is a major judo tournament on its third and final day.
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko has secured at least a silver medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam tournament after advancing to the final in the +78kg category. Hershko, currently ranked world number one, began the competition in the second round. She defeated Brazil's Santos in the quarterfinals, who received three penalties. In the semifinals, Hershko overcame Italy's Simonti. She will face Croatia's Vukovic, ranked sixth globally, in the gold medal match.
On the previous day, Israeli judoka Maya Goshen (+70kg) reached the second round but was defeated by Croatia's Sebaic after incurring three penalties. Ohad Mor (+73kg) won his first match but was subsequently defeated by Kosovo's Gjakova, who achieved an ippon.
