Israeli Athletes Compete for Medals at Youth Olympics in Dakar
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israeli athletes Itamar Cohen and Ofir Simha are competing for medals at the Summer Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal. Cohen won a bronze medal match in judo after losing in the quarterfinals, while Simha reached the final in the 200m backstroke. Elvira Espinosa of Ecuador won the 400m freestyle.
The story in 4 lines · by baba
- Judoka Itamar Cohen will compete for bronze at the Youth Olympics in Dakar.
- Swimmer Ofir Simha advanced to the 200m backstroke final at the Youth Olympics.
- Israeli athletes began competing on the first day of the Youth Olympic Games.
- Elvira Espinosa of Ecuador won the 400m freestyle gold medal.
The Summer Youth Olympic Games are underway in Dakar, Senegal. On the first day of competition, Israeli flag bearers Itamar Cohen and Ofir Simha began their medal quests. In judo, Itamar Cohen (66 kg category) was defeated in the quarterfinals by a French opponent.
In swimming, Ofir Simha advanced to the final in the 200-meter backstroke event. Meanwhile, Elvira Espinosa of Ecuador won the gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle race.
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