Israel Wins Three Medals at Taekwondo World Cup in Greece
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
The Israeli national taekwondo team won three medals, including one silver and two bronze, at a World Cup Grand Prix event in Greece on Sunday, November 26th. Athletes Liam Cohen and Yoav Drukman both medaled in the under 54 kg class, with Cohen taking silver and Drukman bronze. Nimrod Kravitzky also secured a bronze medal in the under 74 kg category, marking a significant achievement for the young Israeli athletes.
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- Israel's taekwondo team won three medals at the World Cup in Greece.
- Liam Cohen secured a silver medal in the under 54 kg category.
- Yoav Drukman earned a bronze medal in the under 54 kg category.
- Nimrod Kravitzky also won a bronze medal in the under 74 kg category.
- The event took place on Sunday, November 26th.
The Israeli national taekwondo team secured three medals at the World Cup Grand Prix event held in Greece on Sunday, November 26th. The team brought home one silver medal and two bronze medals.
Liam Cohen earned the silver medal in the under 54 kg category after winning three matches against Greek opponents before falling in the final. Yoav Drukman also competed in the under 54 kg category, securing a bronze medal. This marks Drukman's first medal in the senior World Cup Grand Prix circuit, following a gold medal at the junior Grand Prix earlier this year.
Nimrod Kravitzky added another bronze medal for Israel in the under 74 kg category. He achieved victories against competitors from Greece and the Netherlands before being defeated in the semi-finals by an opponent from Kosovo.
The achievement of both Cohen and Drukman in the same weight class is considered a significant accomplishment for the Israeli team, highlighting the progress of its young athletes on the international senior stage. The team was led by national coach Yechiam Sharabi and team coach Roman Rosinov.
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