Raz Hershko Wins Silver at Abu Dhabi Grand Slam; Israeli Judokas Excel in Europe
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won a silver medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam on Saturday after losing in the final. This is Israel's second medal at the tournament. Meanwhile, Itay Bitko won a gold medal at the European U23 Judo Championships in Italy, bringing Israel's total to two golds.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Raz Hershko won a silver medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam judo tournament.
- Hershko lost the final match to Croatia's Helena Vuković by three penalties.
- Gefen Primo previously won a bronze medal for Israel at the same tournament.
- Itay Bitko won a gold medal at the European U23 Judo Championships in Italy.
- Yehonatan Wexler also secured a gold medal at the European U23 Championships.
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko secured a silver medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam on Saturday, falling in the final to Croatia's Helena Vuković by three penalties. Hershko had previously defeated opponents from Brazil and Italy en route to the final. This medal marks Israel's second at the tournament, following a bronze won by Gefen Primo earlier in the week.
In parallel, Israel's under-23 national team achieved its second gold medal at the European Judo Championships in Naples, Italy. Itay Bitko was crowned European champion, joining Yehonatan Wexler, who also won gold the previous day. Bitko, competing in the under-81kg category, defeated judokas from Greece, Serbia, and Turkey before overcoming his Norwegian opponent in the final.
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