The Taekwondo Association held a press conference today (Monday) ahead of the Israel Open International Championship that will be held this weekend in Ramla, for the first time in the important 2G class.
30 countries with about 300 participants will come to the competition, among others from South Korea which is considered one of the powerhouses of the industry, including Asian champions and medalists in the main competitions.
Participants from 30 countries, photo: Oren Aharoni
Avishag Samberg, bronze medalist from the Tokyo Olympic Games, who suffers from finger fractures, will participate in the competition, but the union announced that she will take part.
"I don't usually publish injuries, I wanted to see how I'm progressing. Right now it's the coach's decision and I'm currently in the rehabilitation process."
The coach of the national team, Yachiam Sharabi, added: "This is an opportunity for the Israeli athletes to prove themselves in front of the local audience, in a competition that gives a lot of important points."
Paralympic fighter Assaf Yassour said: "I'm excited, a welcome initiative to compete here in front of family and friends."
Assaf Yassour.
Excited to compete against the family, photo: Oren Aharoni
Yehuda Maayan, the chairman of the union, said: "I was called to flag five months ago, I didn't hesitate much, I saw the potential." Noa Shamade from the director of the union added: "This is a very high level competition, which gives points for the Olympics.
We are proud to host a Paralympic championship, against the background of the last few days I am happy that we were able to bring so many athletes."
On Saturday there will be a competition for seniors and seniors, starting at 17:00 the finals will take place and on Sunday the cadets and female cadets and boys and girls will participate.
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