World Taekwondo Championships begin Sunday in Baku, Azerbaijan. 1,000 athletes from 144 countries will compete in 16 weight categories.
Israel sends 10 teams with 10 representatives, including Avishag Samberg and Dana Azran, who are candidates to win a medal. The championship will be the most important opening shot ahead of the Olympic year, says the Association.. Two Russian athletes, Olympic champions from Torio, were expelled from the competition after they were found to support the war in Ukraine. Two Iranian athletes were expelled after being caught using banned substances.