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

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Israeli sailor Tamar Steinberg and her coach Shahar Tzuberi

Olympic Committee of Israel halts 2025 awards amid security challenges

The Olympic Committee’s management accepted the security recommendation, marking the first time in recent memory that the titles will not be awarded.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAELI JUDOKA Raz Hershko celebrates after winning the gold medal in the over-78kg category at the Lima Grand Prix in Peru.

Israeli judokas shine at Grand Prix in Peru

Raz Hershko captures blue-and-white’s 2nd gold, Yuli Mishiner earns bronze among 4-medal haul.

|ByURIEL STURM

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.

Tokyo 2020: Iranian refugee thanks Israel after winning silver

"Thank you to Israel for all the good energy – this medal is dedicated to you as well and I hope Israelis is happy with this victory, todah," he said.

JULY 27, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Judo - Men's 81kg - Medal Ceremony - Nippon Budokan - Tokyo, Japan - July 27, 2021. Silver medallist Saeid Mollaei of Mongolia wears his medal.

Tokyo 2020: Team Israel Judoka Sagi Muki loses quarterfinal match

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett spoke to the 25-year-old athlete after his elimination and called him "a great pride" for Israel.

JULY 27, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel's Sagi Muki poses with his gold medal on the podium at the World Judo Championships, 2019.