The Tel Aviv Judo Grand Slam starts this morning (Thursday) at Hichal Shlomo in Tel Aviv, with the participation of about 400 athletes from 52 countries.
This is the eighth time in a row that Israel has hosted a major international event in the sport, all of this in preparation for the World Championship that is expected to be held here next year. The current competition gives athletes a lot of points on the way to the Olympic Games in Paris 2024.
Among the prominent names that will enter the ring today: Yam Volchek, Matan Kokoliev, Tal Flicker and Baruch Shamailov in men.
When in the women's division, Shira Roshni, Gefen Primo and Tinama Nelson Levy will be on the mat.
Baruch Shmailov
Baruch Shamailov - the Masters champion in Jerusalem and ranked third in the world, opened against the Australian Natan Katz and had no difficulty winning on penalties, to advance to the next level.
Shmailov
Petah Tov, photo: Oren Aharoni
Ruth Lavi
The 19-year-old Israeli succumbed to the Japanese Omori who beat her with a quick pin in the first fight of the competition.
All competitors today:
up to 60 kg
Yam Volchak
Matan Kokoliev
Ariel Shulman
Lior Refailov
up to 66 kg
Tel Flickr
Guy Gutman
Amit Bobovich
up to 48 kg
Primary singing
Tamar Malka
up to 52 kg
Primo vine
Country gold
up to 57 kg
Timna Nelson Levy
Rumi Dori
Emma Saad
Maya Leopold
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