Barcelona Star Orion Goren to Draft into IDF Under Special Program
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
FC Barcelona and Israeli national soccer player Orion Goren will undergo his initial IDF draft process in Israel, receiving a special exemption for elite athletes. The "Par Procedure" allows him to defer service for his professional career abroad, similar to other Israeli sports stars. Goren will report to the enlistment base for one day before returning to Spain, with support from the Football Association and Ministry of Sports.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Orion Goren, Barcelona and Israel soccer player, will draft into the IDF under the "Par Procedure".
- The special program allows elite athletes to defer military service for professional careers abroad.
- Goren will visit Israel for one day to complete his initial enlistment process at the Bakum.
- The "Par Procedure" was established in 2008 by Knesset member Haim Katz for exceptional athletes.
- The Israeli Football Association and Ministry of Sports are assisting Goren with the process.
Orion Goren, midfielder for the Israeli national soccer team and FC Barcelona, has received a draft order for his initial military assessment in Israel. Goren, who is currently playing professionally in Spain, is expected to visit Israel briefly for this process. He will report to the IDF enlistment base (Bakum) and is anticipated to receive an exemption under the "Par Procedure," a special track designed for elite athletes.
This procedure, established by Knesset member Haim Katz in 2008, allows a limited number of exceptional athletes each year to defer their military service. The exemption is granted when an athlete has a unique opportunity for professional development or a career abroad with a top-tier team, which significantly contributes to their professional growth and can also benefit Israeli culture and sports, provided no equivalent framework exists in Israel. Goren's situation is similar to that of other prominent Israeli athletes like tennis player Shahar Pe'er, basketball player Denny Avdija, and soccer player Oscar Gloukh, who have also utilized similar arrangements.
While Goren will undergo the initial enlistment process, he is not expected to complete basic training, mirroring Avdija's experience. However, the article notes that completing military service holds significant value in Israel. Goren is aware of the situation and will don an IDF uniform for at least one day during his visit before returning to Barcelona. The Israeli Football Association and the Ministry of Sports are reportedly assisting behind the scenes to facilitate this process.
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