Israeli Judoka Inbal Shemesh Wins Silver at Croatia Grand Prix
Translated & summarized from Davar by baba
Israeli judoka Inbal Shemesh won a silver medal in the under 57 kg category at the Grand Prix in Croatia on Friday. She advanced through several tough matches before being defeated in the final by submission. The coach praised her performance, determination, and character.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Inbal Shemesh won a silver medal at the Grand Prix in Croatia.
- She competed in the under 57 kg category.
- She faced opponents from Finland, Brazil, Britain, and Spain.
- Shemesh was defeated in the final by submission.
- The Chief praised her fighting spirit.
Israeli judoka Inbal Shemesh secured a silver medal at the Grand Prix competition held in Croatia on Friday. Competing in the under 57 kg category, Shemesh expressed her satisfaction with returning to the podium in a prestigious tournament, describing the day as "tough fights with a lot of fighting and determination." She views the medal as significant, boosting her confidence and motivation for future competitions.
Shemesh's path to the final included an initial win by penalties against Finland's Feila Matikainen. She then advanced with an ippon victory over Brazil's Sarah Souza in the round of 16. In the quarterfinals, she defeated Britain's Acelya Toprak by wazari, and in the semifinals, she overcame Spain's Adriana Rodriguez Salvador, also by wazari.
In the final match, Shemesh was defeated by submission by Brazil's Sharlin Nascimento, ultimately earning her the second-place silver medal. Chief Shani Hershko congratulated Shemesh, noting her return to the podium after a challenging day of fights, characterized by "fighting, determination, and character."
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