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Security directive forces Israeli judo team to withdraw from Tashkent Grand Slam

The dramatic development unfolded as concerns over the security situation escalated, with team members instructed to halt participation and depart Tashkent immediately.

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ISRAELI JUDOKA Raz Hershko didn’t compete yesterday at the Tashkent Grand Slam in Uzbekistan after the Shin Bet directed the team to leave the country.
SAGI MUKI will be remembered as one of the best and most decorated in a long line of Israeli judokas.

Israeli judo great, Olympic medalist Sagi Muki retires at 33

Under longtime coach Oren Smadja, Muki rose to the top of the sport. He won world gold in Tokyo in 2019, two European titles, and an Olympic team bronze medal in Tokyo.

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Israelis during a judo practice in Ramat Gan, July 5, 2024.

Israel alleges antisemitic attack on youth judo team in Poland, local authorities dispute claims

The embassy called on the Polish authorities to act promptly, investigate the incident, and ensure the team's safety.

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ISRAELI JUDOKA Gili Sharir marked one of the biggest wins of her career by capturing the gold medal in the under-63kg division at the Zagreb Grand Prix.

Sharir shines for Israel, claims under-63kg judo gold medal at Zagreb Grand Prix

“I was happy to show quality, determined, and precise judo, and bring a moment of pride to the State of Israel.” Judo athlete Gili Sharir stands on the podium after a performance for Israel.

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Israeli Olympic medalist Ori Sasson to retire from judo

The Israeli judoka is one of two Israeli athletes to have won two Olympic medals in their career.

MAY 10, 2022ByTAL SPUNGIN
ORI SASSON was the last Israeli to win a medal at Olympics, capturing the bronze in the judo men's heavyweight competition at the 2016 Games in Rio

Girl with disability receives yellow belt from Olympic medalist Ori Sasson

The gala event was to benefit rehabilitative care for disabled children and was attended by over 750 people in-person and over 1,000 virtually.

DECEMBER 21, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Girl with disability receives yellow belt from Olympic medalist Ori Sasson.

Israeli Elizabeth Kovalev wins gold at World Sambo Youth Championship

Kovalev, 17, hails from Rishon Lezion and competed in the 72 kg division.

OCTOBER 17, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Elizabeth Kovalev wins gold at World Sambo Youth Championship

Grapevine October 6, 2021: The American component in Aliyah Bet

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

OCTOBER 5, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Arjun Ghimire, Itsik Kamilian, Snjan Shakya, yitzhak Eldan

Israeli judokas revel in redemptive Olympic bronze medal as a unified team

The Olympic Games proves who the cream of the crop really is and in this case, the Israeli team rather than the individuals rose to the top.

AUGUST 3, 2021ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL’S JUDO delegation celebrates its bronze medal in the team event.

Alex Gibney to produce MGM/Tadmor’s Iranian judo bromance series

Mollaei has visited Israel a number of times and has spoken of how much he appreciates the support he has received from Israelis.

AUGUST 2, 2021ByHANNAH BROWN
Said Moulay and Sagi Muki of the Tokyo Olympics

Victory in Tokyo: Israeli judo team brings home bronze

Israel's judo team saw victory against the ROC, finishing with a score of 4:1, taking home Israel's second bronze medal of Tokyo 2020.

JULY 31, 2021ByIDAN ZONSHINE, SHIRA SILKOFF
Timna Nelson Levy celebrating the bronze medal win after winning 4:2 against the ROC

On this day: Yael Arad wins first silver medal for Israel in 1992 Olympics

29 years ago today, Yael Arad became the first Israeli to win an Olympic medal, winning a silver in the half-middleweight class in judo.

JULY 30, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Former Israeli judoka Yael Arad (R) poses for a picture ouside the 43rd memorial service to the eleven Israeli Olympic team members, who were taken hostage and was murdered at the Munich Olympics in 1972 in Tel Aviv on September 9, 2015.

Both Israeli judokas lose in their respective games at Tokyo Olympics

"Maybe I should have believed in myself more," Sasson said, reflecting on his loss.

JULY 30, 2021ByGADI ZAIG
ORI SASSON was the last Israeli to win a medal at Olympics, capturing the bronze in the judo men's heavyweight competition at the 2016 Games in Rio

Olympics: Tough day for Israeli Olympians in Tokyo

Judo medal hopeful Muki ousted early • Mollaei takes silver, thanks Israel • Close misses for Gorbenko

JULY 27, 2021ByJOSH HALICKMAN
SHAMIL BORCHASHVILI of Austria (in blue) celebrates after beating Israeli judoka Sagi Muki (in white) in their round-of-16 matchup yesterday at the Tokyo Olympics.