Israeli Judo Star Inbar Lanir Returns to Competition After Long Injury Layoff
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Israeli Olympic silver medalist Inbar Lanir will return to judo competition at the Grand Prix Zagreb after a seven-month absence due to a shoulder injury. She will compete for the first time since her April injury and surgery, aiming to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The Israeli team has already won two medals at the event.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Inbar Lanir returns to judo competition after a seven-month injury layoff.
- Lanir aims to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
- She suffered a shoulder injury in April during the European Championships.
- Lanir is the Olympic silver medalist in the under-78 kg category.
- The Israeli team has won two medals at the Grand Prix Zagreb.
Israeli judoka Inbar Lanir is set to return to the mat for the first time in seven months at the Grand Prix Zagreb this weekend. Lanir, the Olympic silver medalist in the under-78 kg category, suffered a shoulder injury in April during the European Championships quarterfinals, forcing her to withdraw and undergo surgery. Following an extensive rehabilitation period that included physiotherapy, mental preparation, and gradual training, she is now rejoining the competition circuit.
Lanir, currently ranked 26th in the world, had a delayed start to her 2026 season due to a minor injury, with the European Championships being her first competition of the year before the significant shoulder injury. Her return comes at a crucial time, shortly before the Olympic qualification period begins for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games, as she aims to secure her spot.
The Israeli judo team is participating in the Zagreb Grand Prix, where they have already secured two medals: a silver from Inbal Shemesh and a bronze from Maya Goshen. Lanir is scheduled to compete on the final day of the tournament.
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