Israeli boy wins gold at Special Needs Judo World Games
Diagnosed on the autistic spectrum, Nir took up judo to stand up to his bullies and on the way made his way to the top.
Diagnosed on the autistic spectrum, Nir took up judo to stand up to his bullies and on the way made his way to the top.
Saeid Mollaei has dedicated his Silver Olympic medal to Israel, for its support since he defected from Iran two years ago.
Saeid Mollaei represents Mongolia after not returning to Iran following contest where he was reportedly told to lose so not to face Israeli opponent.
After winning a gold medal at the International Judo Federation competition August 28 in Tokyo, Muki is well on his way to the 2020 Olympic Games.
Gefen Primo, 19, won a gold medal in the under-52kg (115 pound) category while teammates Shira Rishony and Timna Nelson-Levy took home bronze medals.
Sagi Muki took home a gold medal from the competition in Baku. Teammates Tohar Butbul and Gefen Primo also had their turn on the podium.
Judo dominated the news and the streets in Israel as local judokas won 4 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze in the season opener for the IJF World Judo Tour.
In a first, Israeli national anthem played in Abu Dhabi as Sagi stood on the winner’s podium on Sunday. Teammate Peter Paltchik won a gold on Monday.
Despite not being permitted to display the Israeli flag or have the Israeli anthem played, the athletes did Israel proud at judo Grand Slam.
Israel was the only country to win more than one gold medal at the Tashkent Judo Grand Prix 2017 in Uzbekistan.
Tal Flicker defeats Ukraine’s gold medalist in their weight category at this year’s European Judo Championships.
Ori Sasson’s jacket raises $100k for Shalva, the Israeli Association for Persons with Disabilities. The judoka plans to teach therapeutic judo there.
Jerusalemite judoka praised for his ‘honorable professionalism’ after his Egyptian opponent brought shame to the Olympic Games.
Victory results in Israel’s first medal since 2008 Olympic Games; fourth judo medal in total.
Judokas Ori Sasson and Timna Nelson Levy; wrestler Ilana Kratysh; and motorsport driver Roy Nissany won Top 3 spots in competitions.