April 29, 2024
Israel Gleams at European Championship
Israeli Judoka Raz Hershko won her first European Championships gold medal in Zagreb on Saturday, beating French competitor Julia Tolofua in the final and capping a successful tournament for the country.
Israel’s team ranked fourth in the championship out of all countries, winning four medals. Aside from Hershko’s medal, the team also won three bronze medals, achieved by Inbar Lanir, Tamar Malka, and Timna Nelson-Levy.
The Israeli judo team’s next hurdle will be the Paris Olympics in July.