Israel Wins Three Medals at World Taekwondo Grand Prix in Greece
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Israel's national taekwondo team won three medals, including one silver and two bronze, at a World Taekwondo Grand Prix event in Greece on Sunday. Athletes Liam Cohen and Yoav Drakman, both in the under-54 kg category, secured the silver and a bronze respectively, with Nimrod Kravitzky also winning bronze in the under-74 kg class. This performance signifies the growing success of young Israeli taekwondo competitors on the international senior circuit.
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- Israel's taekwondo team won three medals at the World Grand Prix in Greece.
- Liam Cohen secured a silver medal in the under-54 kg weight class.
- Yoav Drakman earned a bronze medal in the under-54 kg category.
- Nimrod Kravitzky also won a bronze medal in the under-74 kg division.
- The event featured athletes competing in senior international taekwondo.
The Israeli national taekwondo team secured three medals at the World Taekwondo Grand Prix event held in Greece on Sunday. The team's haul included one silver medal and two bronze medals, marking a significant achievement for the young athletes on the international stage.
Liam Cohen earned the silver medal in the under-54 kg weight category after an impressive run of three victories against Greek opponents en route to the final. He defeated rivals in the round of 16 and quarterfinals before falling to a Greek competitor in the championship match.
Yoav Drakman also claimed a bronze medal in the same under-54 kg division, his first at the senior Grand Prix level. Drakman, who previously won a gold medal at the Junior Grand Prix this year, continued his upward trajectory in senior competitions. He reached the semifinals after defeating opponents from France and Greece, but was defeated by a Greek fighter.
Nimrod Kravitzky added another bronze medal to Israel's tally in the under-74 kg category. Kravitzky advanced through the round of 16 and quarterfinals with wins over opponents from Greece and the Netherlands, respectively, before losing his semifinal match to a competitor from Kosovo.
The performance, particularly the two medals in the same weight class, highlights the progress of Israel's young taekwondo athletes as they establish themselves in senior international competitions. The team was led by national coach Yehiam Sharabi and team coach Roman Rosinov.
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