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Raz Hershko Advances to World Judo Championships Quarterfinals
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko has reached the quarterfinals of the Women's Openweight category at the World Judo Championships. She secured her spot by defeating opponents from Taiwan and Estonia.
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What happened
- 01Raz Hershko advanced to the World Judo Championships quarterfinals in the Women's Openweight category.
- 02Hershko is two wins away from a medal after defeating opponents from Taiwan and Estonia.
- 03She won a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships and silver at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
- 04Hershko missed last year's World Championships due to Operation "With All Your Might."
- 05She also faced delays in Tashkent due to Operation "Lion's Roar."
- 06Hershko is the first Israeli judoka to win the European title more than once.
Hershko, a bronze medalist in 2023 and an Olympic silver medalist from Paris 2024, is aiming for a medal after overcoming past disruptions due to military operations.
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