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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 Ifergan | 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

Algerian judoka disqualifies himself to avoid facing Israeli Tohar Butbul

Politics once again overshadowed sports at the Olympic Games: Messaoud Dris will not compete against Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul, allowing the Israeli to automatically advance to the round of 16 in Paris; Butbul to face the reigning world champion from Azerbaijan

Nadav Zanziper | 07.29.24

Israeli judoka seeks second chance in 2024 Paris Olympics

Olympic hopeful Gefen Primo, who missed out on Tokyo 2020 due to COVID-19, says she feels the upcoming event in Paris is her chance to fill a hole in her heart

Stav Ifergan | 07.17.24

Judoka Raz Hershko: 'I want everyone to hear Hatikvah at the Paris Olympics'

Considered a favorite to land a medal at the Paris Olympics, Judo star Raz Hershko shares about the bullying she went through as a child, feeling the Israeli people behind her as she competes and the elephant tattoo she has, calling it 'my spirit animal'

Nadav Zenziper | 07.11.24

יונתן גוטין ורז הרשקו ג'ודו ג'ודוקא אליפות אירופה לזכר זאגרב

Raz Hershko dedicates gold medal to fallen IDF officer

Israeli Judoka and new European champion devotes her victory to Lieutenant Yonatan Goutin, who was killed fighting against Hamas terrorists on October 7

Nina Fox | 04.28.24

Israeli judoka Raz Hershko wins gold at European Judo Championships

Raz Hershko takes home her first gold medal in the competition after two previous silver medals ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games

Stav Ifergan | 04.27.24

Israeli judokas confront pro-Palestinian protesters at Japan training camp

Sagi Muki and Peter Palchik scolded for confronting pro-Palestinian protesters while in Japan for training; Culture and Sports Ministry plans to review protocols after not being informed of team's departure

Nadav Zenziper | 03.31.24

Israel primed for Olympic glory with 4 world champions set to compete

For the upcoming Summer Games in Paris, the blue and white delegation is packing an impressive collection of world-class gold medalists across four disciplines; World champions Artem Dolgopyat, Sharon Kantor, Inbar Lanir, and the national artistic gymnastics team will now set their sights on securing their place on the podium in at the 2024 Olympics

Stav Ifargan | 02.06.24