Israeli Judaism, winner of the Grand Slam Paris gold medal: "Fun to pursue positive momentum and Olympic year" • Moshe Ponty: "Peter did it big and deserves all the blessings"

• Peter Plachik with the gold medal on his neck, tonight in Paris

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Exactly 16 years have passed since the last time the national anthem was played at the Bercy Mythical Hall in southern Paris. Then it was Eric Zeevi who went on to a glorious career. If you want to see it as a sign for Judith Peter Plachik (up to 100kg), who won the gold medal in the same hall tonight (Sunday), you can talk about it.

The Grand Slam Paris is the most important competition in the round, after the Olympic Games and the World Championships, and is at par with the European Championships. The thousands who filled the stands could not miss the flag of Israel fluttering El Al, and knew how to appreciate the huge appearance they received in raging applause.

Tonight star Peter Plachik concluded Competition Day: "It is fun to continue the positive momentum and Olympic year. I had an amazing and important competition that raises me in the world rankings and I intend to continue to work hard. I want to thank Oran Smadja for supporting me Me because without them it wouldn't have happened. "

Palchik in action, tonight in Paris. Giant inhale // Photo: AP

Judo Association Chairman Moshe Ponti: "We have a team of quality athletes. Even on a day that doesn't always work out, we always have one or two athletes who manage to outdo everyone, and today Peter did it big and deserves all the blessings. Even Guy who knows where he is, Uri Sasson and me, too, will all be ready in the maximum position for any competition and of course aimed at the big event this summer.

"Congratulations and thanks to all the professional team led by Oren Smadja and coaches Gil Ofer and Guy Vogel, they are excellent job makers.