Israeli judoka Geffen Primo, who competed in the up to 52 kg weight category, won a bronze medal at the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam today (Friday). Lost to Chelsea Gillis In the battle for the bronze, Primo defeated Alexandra Kalita from Poland.
Timna Nelson Levy, who competed in the weight category up to 57 kg, started the day of battles with a victory over Inkirilan from Mongolia, in the semi-finals she lost to French Priscilla Ganto, and in the battle for bronze she was defeated again by Frenchman Faiza Mokder.
Shani Hershko: "Although" bronze "is over, I am very pleased with Geffen's ability, in recent months we have invested a great deal of effort in developing new elements that, to my delight, have been reflected in competitions in Paris and Abu Dhabi.
In recent competitions, Geffen's collection of medals is very impressive and puts her at an excellent starting point for 2022. "
Geffen Primo: 'Always happy to finish a competition with a medal, I do not underestimate any medal but I must be honest that I feel disappointed and missed that I did not at least reach the final.
I feel in good shape, I feel that the hard work I put in promotes me and I am full of motivation for the sequel.
As always, even though I am the one who wins medals, it is important to mention the team that supports me and thank my coach Shani Hershko, the team coach Ido Bar who helps me a lot, the union chairman Moshe Ponti who always encourages and all the athletes and team members.
Special thanks to my home club Meitav Netanya and my sponsors, who help me focus on the important things, Danone Pro and Connecteam. "
Shira Initial, who competed in the weight up to 48 kg, lost in the quarterfinals and was also defeated in the consolation house and finished without a ranking.
The young Primo vineyard, which competed in the weight up to 57 kg, was defeated in the first round.
Tomorrow, Gili Sharir will compete in the weight category up to 63 kg.
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