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Israeli Teen Ori Zerbal Wins Gold at MMA World Championship in Abu Dhabi
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First reported by Mako · 27 minutes ago
What happened
Israeli MMA athlete Ori Zerbal won gold at the under-18 MMA World Championship in Abu Dhabi, defeating a Russian opponent in the final. Yulia Shlezinger earned bronze amid a boycott by a Palestinian opponent. Israeli officials praised the athletes' achievements despite political challenges.
- 01Ori Zerbal won gold in the under-18 74 kg MMA World Championship in Abu Dhabi.
- 02Zerbal defeated Russian Maxim Skalozov in the final after three wins.
- 03Yulia Shlezinger won bronze after a Palestinian opponent refused to fight her.
- 04Six opponents boycotted matches against Israeli athletes during the event.
- 05Israeli MMA Federation and sports officials condemned politicization and praised athletes' focus.
- 06Shlezinger expressed disappointment over political boycotts but remained proud to represent Israel.
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