Tag: judo
Two Medals and Political Controversies: A Summary of Israel’s Rio Olympics
As the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro come to a close, Israel can look back at what was one of its most successful Olympics ever.
Netanyahu to Ori Sasson: Your Extended Hand to Egyptian Opponent Was Not Ignored
Netanyahu told the Olympiads: I received a message from Egypt yesterday. They told me,‘I want you to know, Mr. Prime Minister, that other voices were heard in Egypt.’
An Egyptian Loser
The Egyptian Judo Olympiad refused to shake hands with his Israeli opponent, Ori Sasson, who then went on to win a bronze medal.
The Egyptian...
Or Sasson is Second Israeli Medalist at Rio Olympics, 48 Hours Later Still Not...
A male Israeli judoka wins a second bronze medal at the Rio Olympics for the Jewish State; his Egyptian opponent faces ire.
Israeli Yarden Gerbi Wins Bronze Medal
Judoka Sagi Muki lost to Georgia’s Lasha Shavdatuashvili in the bronze medal match.
Israeli Wins Gold Medal At European Judo Competition
Sagi Muki defeated his opponent from Georgia.
Brazilian Female Judo Champ Makes Aliyah
This martial artist is 21, Jewish, Brazilian and a woman. Her name is Camila Minakawa. She also is a judo champ, so it is a lot safer for Israel that she is on our side – she made aliyah on Wednesday.
