Judaist Inbal Shemesh won the gold medal today (Saturday) in the European Judo competition, held in Riccione, Italy.
Shemesh, who competed in the weight category up to 63 kg, met in the battle for the title the German Annabelle Isig, whom she beat in a tie, when it was possible to see the joy of the Israeli at the end and also in the celebrations on the podium that she shed a tear.
Even earlier, on the day of the fights, Shems, who started directly in the second round, was defeated by a German opponent in the first fight, and in the quarter-finals by the local Flavia Poirini, while also in the semi-finals an Italian, Miriam Bowi, was waiting for her, whom she beat in Ipon.
The victory will give her ranking points in the race for the Paris 2024 Olympics, where for Shemesh, it is a second medal in a row, for her brother who last week also won the silver medal, in the round competition held in Oberwerth, Austria.
Coach of the women's team Shani Hershko said: "The goal in every competition is a gold medal and the singing of the national anthem. Every time an Israeli judoka stands at the top of the podium it warms the heart and represents the women's team, the Judo Association and the State of Israel in the most honorable way. This time it is Inbal Shemesh and arrival All the compliments and blessings to her. Kudos also to the national team coach Miki Tanka who accompanies Inbal in the competition."
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