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Gil Marantz Wins Silver at 2026 Ninja World Championship as Coach and Competitor
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First reported by N12 · Jul 6, 2026
What happened
Gil Marantz, winner of "Ninja Israel" season two, earned silver at the 2026 Ninja World Championship in the US, also coaching many medalists. His "Ninja School" sent 36 athletes, with 19 podium finishes, marking a major achievement as the sport gains Olympic recognition.
- 01Gil Marantz won silver at the 2026 Ninja World Championship in the adult category.
- 02Marantz competed and coached 36 athletes from his Ninja School, with 19 podium finishes.
- 0313-year-old trainee Roi Oved won the teenage world champion title under Marantz's coaching.
- 04Former Ninja Israel participants Sapir Cohen Carmi and Omer Nahmias won silver and gold respectively.
- 05Peleg Levi and Lior Weitzman also won silver medals in their age groups.
- 06The upcoming Ninja Israel season will be hosted by Bar Refaeli with new commentators.
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