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Israel's 2026 Taekwondo Champions Crowned in Jerusalem

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 16, 2026
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What happened

Israel's 2026 senior taekwondo championships took place in Jerusalem with about 150 athletes. The event crowned national champions, honored outgoing Olympic sports officials, and featured Paralympic competitors for the first time at an Israeli championship.

  • 01About 150 athletes competed in Jerusalem at Israel's 2026 senior taekwondo championships.
  • 02Gili Lustig and Danny Oren were honored with black belts for years of cooperation.
  • 03Paralympians Omer Barel and Adnan Jerushi fought able-bodied opponents in their first Israeli championship.
  • 04The event crowned men's and women's champions across eight weight classes.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Israel's 2026 Taekwondo Champions Crowned in Jerusalem
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 16, 2026
Israel’s 2026 Taekwondo Champions Crowned in Jerusalem

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