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Israeli Badminton Star Misha Zilberman Aims for Historic Fifth Olympics Amid Funding Struggles
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Israeli badminton player Misha Zilberman aims to make history by competing in his fifth Olympics despite significant financial challenges. He pays for many expenses himself, including coaching by his mother, who was recently dismissed from her paid role. Zilberman balances intense training and competition schedules with coaching duties and hopes to start a family in the future.
- 01Misha Zilberman aims to compete in his fifth Olympic Games, a first for an Israeli athlete.
- 02He faces financial difficulties, often funding competitions and coaching himself.
- 03His mother and coach was dismissed from her paid position by the Israeli Badminton Association.
- 04Zilberman trains 6-7 hours daily and competes internationally 12-15 times a year.
- 05He supplements income by coaching younger players and running an academy.
- 06Otzma Sports Center supports him with equipment and facilities but cannot cover all costs.
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