The Sailing Association is embarking on a new path.
Today (Tuesday) the official press conference was held where the three new coaches were introduced: Gal Friedman (men), Shachar Tzobari (women) and Gidi Kliger (470).
Olympic Committee Director General Gili Lustig said: “The Sailing Association should strive to achieve medals.
We need to continue with the national team method, that's the key.
Welcomes the decision to bring in three huge athletes, who managed to get medals, Gal Friedman with the first gold, Shahar Zubari in Beijing and Gidi Kliger as coach.
Congratulations on your decision to join, on the way to a medal in Paris 2024. "
Gal Friedman: "Happy to be here, fun to return to the sailing family. After a successful Olympics with medals and achievements, it gives a lot of motivation to return and contribute our skills. Believes in a neat team and is happy that this is the union line. We were very close to medals in Tokyo. "And we are happy to have a deep staff. We always aim for the highest, it is clear to everyone that this is the goal of the achievement sport."
Gidi Kliger: "As a sailor who participated in 3 Olympics for the Israeli team, I rolled into training, and I found that I love it. There is a younger generation here at 470 and a new way. There is great potential, you have to be inspired. I can not guarantee a medal, Next in Israel, if we succeed in achieving a criterion there, it is possible to obtain a medal. "
Shahar Tzobari: "To show that there is horizon and continuity in the sailing association is inspiring. Also to take an athlete past our level for such positions. I do not feel like one who returns home, but stays at home. We have excellent athletes, both women and men, in all models. "Excellent and supportive. You have to work smart and only have to work hard."
