Olympic Judo Medalist Inbar Lanir Set to Return After Injury Layoff
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Olympic judo silver medalist Inbar Lanir is set to return to competition at the Zagreb Grand Prix in Croatia on November 13, following a shoulder injury and surgery. The injury had sidelined her for months and occurred just before the qualification period for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. Lanir will be part of a 17-member Israeli delegation at the event, which includes over 500 judokas from 70 nations.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Olympic judo medalist Inbar Lanir will return to competition after injury.
- Lanir is scheduled to compete in the Zagreb Grand Prix starting November 13.
- She suffered a shoulder injury in April, requiring surgery and rehabilitation.
- Her return comes as the qualification period for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begins.
- Lanir will be among 17 Israeli judokas participating in the Croatian event.
Olympic silver medalist Inbar Lanir is expected to return to competition after a months-long absence due to a shoulder injury. Lanir, who competes in the under-78 kg weight class, is registered for the Zagreb Grand Prix in Croatia, scheduled to begin on November 13. She sustained the injury in April during a quarterfinal match at the European Championships, forcing her withdrawal and subsequent surgery. Following the operation, Lanir underwent an extensive rehabilitation period, including physiotherapy, mental preparation, and gradual training. The injury occurred shortly before the Olympic qualification period for the Los Angeles 2028 Games began, and her return to the mat marks her re-entry into the race for an Olympic spot. Lanir will be one of 17 Israeli judokas competing in the Zagreb Grand Prix, which will feature 518 athletes from 70 countries.
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