As first published in Israel Today: The Masters of Judo in Jerusalem - Phonetic: "Fulfilling a Dream" | Israel today

A day after the Israel Judo Association was chosen to host one of the most important industry events in Jerusalem this year - the Masters Competition

, as first published in Israel Today, the first preparations for the big event have already begun. 

The competition, which will open on December 19 at the Arena in the capital, will take place during Hanukkah, when the union intends to bring in young Judean buses from all over the country, go out with ticket deals, and fill the hall with thousands of spectators every evening. 

Will arrive in droves, Photo: Alan Schieber

The president of the World Association, Marius Wieser, decided to give Israel the hospitality thanks to the last successful competitions that have taken place here, including the Grand Slam in the last two years, and the event will be a test of tools for the World Cup in Jerusalem in 2025.  

Over the past month, Judo Association chairman Moshe Ponti has held a number of meetings and phone calls with Wieser expressing his confidence, along with the backing of the Jerusalem Municipality and City Director Itzik Larry and Sports Director, Itzik Kornfein who also supported the course.  

The chairman of the Israeli Judo Association, Moshe Ponti, said: "Years of work are bearing fruit today, this is great news and a dream come true, the most prestigious sports tournament hosted by Israeli sports will come to Jerusalem." 

The good impression that the Israeli Judo Association leaves on every tournament we host does its thing, the positive echo after every competition that has taken place in the country brings a step up in the success of the industry.

A few years ago Israel hosted the European Under-23 Championships, from there it advanced to the European Senior Championships, to the Grand Prix, then it was the Grand Slam, and now we get to host the biggest Masters competition.

Peter Plachik and Oren Samadja, Photo: Alan Shiver

"I would like to thank the chairman of the World Union, Marius Wieser, a true friend of Israel, for his trust and support for Israel and Israeli judo. We are expecting a real celebration."

Moshe Leon, Mayor of Jerusalem, told Israel Today: "Jerusalem is the sports capital, I am proud to host one of the largest and most important judo events in the world, in addition to other international events that will take place this year in the Israeli capital, hosting the 21st Maccabiah and European Athletics Championships. Age 21. "Leon continued" I invite sports lovers to come and enjoy an extraordinary experience and of course all the best that the most beautiful city in the world, Jerusalem, has to offer. " 

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