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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 Ifergan | 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

פיטר פלצ'יק עם מדליית הארד מאולימפיאדת פריז 2024

Israeli Paris judo bronze medalist launches scholarship for young athletes

Judoka Peter Paltchik announces launch of a foundation to support athletes in judo, swimming, gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics; 'Financial pressure is a huge obstacle; this is the mission I've taken on'

Ynetnews | 12.17.24

International Olympic Committee may probe Israel judoka over online posts supporting IDF

Swiss media claims bronze medalist Peter Paltchik posted images of IDF shells with the caption 'from me with pleasure'; head of Israel's Olympic committee Yael Arad says judoka removed the posts himself and that they had criticized a terror group, not a country

Ynet | 08.05.24

Israeli judoka Raz Hershko secures silver medal, clinching Israel's third medal

Competing in the heavyweight category (over 78 kg), Raz Hershko secured three impressive victories before falling to Brazil's Beatriz Souza in the gold medal match; Hershko's performance matches Israel's highest achievement in judo

Raz Shechnik | 08.02.24

Two Israeli judokas eliminated from Paris Olympics

Judoka Sagi Muki, a former world champion, said that after the death of his coach's son Omer Smadga, who was killed in Gaza, he found it difficult to concentrate; Gili Sharir was also eliminated from women's judo competition by Olympic champion Clarisse Agbegnenou: 'I really believed I could beat her, it's a shame'

Nadav Zenziper, Raz Shechnik | 07.30.24

Judo siblings' dream of Olympic double-gold dashed in surprise upset

Japan's Judoka Hifumi Abe triumphed yesterday with a gold medal while his sister Uta faced a heartbreak loss

Ynetnews | 07.30.24

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