Judo israel
Prince of Tbilisi: Teen Izhak Ashpiz’s impressively stoic rise to Israeli judo royalty
Winning gold here as an outsider is akin to winning a high-stakes poker game in a room full of professionals who own the house. Ashpiz didn’t just win; he dictated the terms of the engagement.
Security directive forces Israeli judo team to withdraw from Tashkent Grand Slam
Israeli judo great, Olympic medalist Sagi Muki retires at 33
Israel alleges antisemitic attack on youth judo team in Poland, local authorities dispute claims
Sharir shines for Israel, claims under-63kg judo gold medal at Zagreb Grand Prix
“I was happy to show quality, determined, and precise judo, and bring a moment of pride to the State of Israel.” Judo athlete Gili Sharir stands on the podium after a performance for Israel.
Olympic Committee of Israel halts 2025 awards amid security challenges
The Olympic Committee’s management accepted the security recommendation, marking the first time in recent memory that the titles will not be awarded.
Israeli judokas shine at Grand Prix in Peru
Raz Hershko captures blue-and-white’s 2nd gold, Yuli Mishiner earns bronze among 4-medal haul.
Amir Shurush and Sanna Sokol win 'Dancing with the Stars'
Amir Shurush, an Arab-Jewish actor, won Dancing with the Stars on Wednesday with his partner, professional dancer, Sanna Sokol.
Israel judo coach Oren Smadja resigns after 15 years
"Precisely because judo is part of my soul, I can no longer, I can’t believe I’m saying this, but that’s it, I’m giving up and submitting my resignation," Smadja said on social media.
Grapevine March 9, 2025: Ironic timing
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Right before his business journey: Peter Paltchik renews
The Olympic medalist renews with an Omega watch and prepares for a business trip to the U.S. and the distribution of scholarships worth approximately NIS 0.5M, which he plans to distribute next week.
Paltchik Foundation awards scholarships to 10 promising young athletes
Olympic judoka Peter Paltchik’s foundation grants NIS 54,000 annual scholarships to support rising Israeli sports stars.
Heroism and Heroes: 2025 Hebrew Children’s Theater Festival to take place in London this month
Over 80 performances are planned during the festival, highlighting stories of courage and resilience, inspired by extraordinary tales that have resonated deeply since the war began.
Israel’s record Olympics: How systematic planning made seven medals normal - opinion
Israel’s amazing achievement was not exceptional at all, even though it certainly felt that way. It was a normal achievement by all standards, and that’s what’s truly amazing.
