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Raz Hershko wins world judo bronze after finally beating Olympic rival Beatriz Souza

The Israeli judoka defeated the Brazilian who beat her in the Paris 2024 Olympic final before recovering from a semifinal loss to claim her third world bronze medal in Baku

Stav Ifargan | 10.10.26

Kerem Primo storms to silver, wins Israel’s first Judo Worlds medal

Israeli 21-year-old delivers career-best run in Baku, stunning world No. 2 on her way to the final and claiming Israel’s first medal of the championships

Stav Ifargan | 10.07.26

Peter Paltchik with athletes supported by the Paltchik Foundation

For Israel’s Olympic hopefuls, the road to the podium comes with a price

Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik’s foundation supports 10 young Israeli athletes with financial backing aimed at easing the cost of elite competition and helping them pursue Olympic ambitions

ynet Global | 10.06.26

The 18-year-old Israeli who could bring home a gold medal from judo world championship

Izhak Ashpiz enters the world championships as the No. 2 seed after a breakout season that included Grand Slam gold and bronze medals, with Japanese experts now tipping the 18-year-old Israeli as a contender for the title

Nadav Zenziper | 10.04.26

Israeli judoka Yitzhak Ashpiz strikes gold at Budapest Grand Slam

Israeli judoka Izhak Ashpiz won gold in the under-60 kg division at the Budapest Grand Slam after five straight victories, capping his return from injury; 'A great gift for me and for the country,' he said

Stav Ifargan | 09.11.26

Judoka Raz Hershko takes bronze at Lima Grand Prix

After two competitions without a medal Israeli judoka won the bronze medal match against Colombia's Brigitte Carabali, after losing in the semifinals to Olympic champion Beatriz Souza of Brazil; team coach Shani Hershko: 'Every return to the podium is important'

Stav Ifargan | 08.17.26

Israeli Olympic medalist Inbar Lanir reveals mental crisis after Paris silver: ‘I had no strength to shower’

At the height of her career, the Israeli judoka was overwhelmed by emptiness, then suffered a serious shoulder injury; now she speaks about vulnerability in professional sports, lessons from Yarden Gerbi and why a true champion needs a life beyond the mat

Tal Giladi | 08.08.26

‘Only love wins’: Iranian judoka Saeid Mollaei faces Israeli friend Sagi Muki in historic bout

Seven years after Tehran blocked their world championship meeting, the former rivals complete an extraordinary circle in Netanya, turning a politically charged judo saga into a message of friendship, freedom and hope

Stav Ifargan | 07.30.26

‘An Israeli and an Iranian can be friends’: Sagi Muki closes the circle with Saeid Mollaei

The retired world champion reflects on leaving judo, rebuilding after career-threatening injuries and finally facing Iranian friend Saeid Mollaei in a symbolic exhibition bout in Israel

Stav Ifargan | 07.25.26

Israel’s world champions reflect on their defining moments

Artem Dolgopyat, Asaf Yasur, Sharon Kantor, Inbar Lanir and Ami Dadon — five Israeli world champions — reflect for Independence Day on the moment they stood atop the podium, raised the national flag and sang 'Hatikvah'

Stav Ifargan | 04.21.26

Israeli judoka Raz Hershko crowned European champion with dominant 52-second final

Hershko claims fifth straight European medal after defeating France’s Lea Fontaine in 52 seconds; becomes third Israeli with multiple continental golds as teammate Inbar Lanir withdraws injured and Yuli Mishiner finishes seventh

Stav Ifargan | 04.19.26

When Shin Bet called, Israeli judoka Raz Hershko fled Uzbekistan and won gold days later in Austria

‘How is this happening to me again?’ Olympic silver medalist Raz Hershko left Uzbekistan overnight after Shin Bet ordered Israel’s judo team to evacuate; days later she stood on the podium in Austria with gold

Stav Ifargan | 03.15.26

Earthquake in Israeli judo: Oren Smadja resigns as national team coach

After 15 years, Olympic medalist is stepping down; reason, he says, is disparaging treatment from the sport's senior leaders; 'I endured years of mistreatment to protect the athletes, but today I say enough'

Nadav Zenziper | 05.05.25

Judoka Raz Hershko wins silver at European Championships

Olympic silver medalist falls short of defending European title, losing in final to France’s Romane Dicko for 3rd consecutive year, but securing Israel its only medal at the championships

Stav Ifargan | 04.26.25

What Is judo star Peter Paltchik’s real dream?

Peter Paltchik: 'I have a dream that Olympic athletes will not struggle any more'

Steve Leibowitz, ILTV | 01.02.25