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Israel's Raz Hershko Wins Bronze at World Judo Championships Amidst Personal Meaning
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, dedicating her victory to fallen soldier Yonatan Goutin and the people of Israel. The 28-year-old athlete stated that representing Israel holds profound meaning, especially following the events of October 7.
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- 01Raz Hershko won a bronze medal at the World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
- 02Hershko dedicated her victory to Israeli soldier Yonatan Goutin, killed on October 7.
- 03The judoka stated that representing Israel now carries significantly more meaning for her.
- 04She expressed disappointment at not winning gold but is focused on future goals.
- 05Hershko plans to return to training next week for another competition.
Despite aiming for gold, Hershko expressed pride in her achievement and is already preparing for her next competition, highlighting her passion for the sport and the journey.
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