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Israeli Athlete Maya Bechar Wins Silver at World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Israeli athlete Maya Bechar won a silver medal in her adult debut at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi. Several other Israeli competitors placed fifth in their categories. The team’s strong performance reflects ongoing professional training and support from Israeli sports organizations.
- 01Maya Bechar wins silver in her adult debut at the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Abu Dhabi.
- 02Noga Reshef and Maya Day each finished fifth in their weight categories.
- 03Three other Israeli athletes reached semifinals but placed fifth after tough matches.
- 04Erez Elroi praised the team’s preparation and Bechar’s performance in the final.
- 05Eric Kaplan highlighted the medal as a major achievement for Israeli non-Olympic sports.
- 06The championship continues with heavier weight categories competing on the final day.
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