The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-judokas/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:19:49 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Israeli judokas | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/israeli-judokas/ 32 32 Israel wins 3 medals in European Judo Championships, including gold for Raz Hershko https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-wins-3-medals-in-european-judo-championships-including-gold-for-raz-hershko/ Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:57:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3805506 Olympic silver medalist wins continental tournament for the second time and gets her fifth consecutive medal at the event

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]]> ‘We speak judo, not hatred,’ say Israeli and Iranian co-directors of film ‘Tatami’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/we-speak-judo-not-hatred-say-israeli-and-iranian-co-directors-of-film-tatami/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 11:46:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3569870 Inspired by real-life political dilemmas faced by athletes from Islamic Republic, movie about female Iranian judoka and Israeli competitor, set to reach US theaters June 13

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]]> Judo Olympic medalists return home: ‘Our goal was to raise the flag of Israel high’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/judo-olympic-medalists-return-home-our-goal-was-to-raise-the-flag-of-israel-high/ Sun, 04 Aug 2024 22:56:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3347413 Raz Hershko, Peter Paltchik and Inbar Lanir greeted as heroes at Ben Gurion Airport, say they were honored to represent Israel in such challenging times

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]]> Israeli judoka Raz Hershko takes home silver at Paris Olympics https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-judoka-raz-hershko-takes-home-silver-at-paris-olympics/ Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:46:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3345820 Third medal for Israel at 2024 Games, after two others in judo this week; windsurfing medal races pushed off by a day; equestrian jumping team pulls out of last round of final

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]]> Israeli judokas Inbar Lanir, Peter Paltchik win silver, bronze medals at Paris Games https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-judokas-inbar-lanir-peter-paltchik-win-silver-bronze-medals-at-paris-games/ Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:56:07 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3344952 Athletes dedicate wins to nation in difficult times: Lanir wears yellow scrunchie, Paltchik says 'I fought for our flag'; equestrian jumping team qualifies for final

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]]> Israeli windsurfers steer toward Olympic medals; triathlete powers through delayed race https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-windsurfers-steer-toward-olympic-medals-triathlete-powers-through-delayed-race/ Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:13:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3344123 Sharon Kantor ranks 2nd overall, Tom Reuveny 3rd after day of sailing; judoka Maya Goshen beats Turkish opponent before loss to French foe; archer Mikaella Moshe fails to advance

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]]> Israel knocked out of soccer tourney, solidifies spots in windsurfing at Paris Games https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-knocked-out-of-soccer-tourney-solidifies-spots-in-windsurfing-at-paris-games/ Tue, 30 Jul 2024 22:48:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3343193 Swimmers set new Israeli record in men’s 4×200m, qualify for final; Sharon Kantor in 2nd place after 7 iQFoil races; judoka Sagi Muki says he's 'proud of myself' at his 3rd Olympics

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]]> Sailing frustrations, surfing triumphs and tough judo battles for Israel in Paris https://www.timesofisrael.com/sailing-frustrations-surfing-triumphs-and-tough-judo-battles-for-israel-at-paris-games/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 16:44:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3342434 Low winds again delay iQFoil contest, where Sharon Kantor is heavy favorite; in Tahiti, Anat Lelior advances to round 3; judokas Timna Nelson-Levy, Tohar Butbul knocked out early

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]]> Judo body to probe Algerian athlete who failed weigh-in ahead of bout with Israeli https://www.timesofisrael.com/judo-body-to-probe-algerian-athlete-who-failed-weigh-in-ahead-of-bout-with-israeli/ Mon, 29 Jul 2024 12:54:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3342611 International Judo Federation says sports figures can become 'victims of broader political disputes' after Messaoud Redouane Dris was disqualified from match against Tohar Butbul

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]]> Israeli Olympians give it their all in judo, fencing, surfing and more https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-olympians-give-it-their-all-in-judo-fencing-surfing-and-more/ Sun, 28 Jul 2024 17:15:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3341767 Judoka Gefen Primo advances to repechage round before knockout; swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko qualifies for 100m breaststroke semifinal but opts to sit it out to focus on 400m medley

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]]> Olympian Raz Hershko is ready to go back to the mat for Israel in Paris https://www.timesofisrael.com/olympian-raz-hershko-is-ready-to-go-back-to-the-mat-for-israel-in-paris/ Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:00:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3329381 After winning a bronze in the mixed team event at the Tokyo Games, the judoka -- ranked second in the world in her weight class -- is one of Israel's main medal hopes

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]]> Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki says protesters in Japan stole his uniform jacket https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-judoka-sagi-muki-says-protesters-in-japan-stole-his-uniform-jacket/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 15:29:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3257566 Olympians Muki and Peter Paltchik confront rally on Tokyo street, having traveled there for training camp; Culture and Sports Ministry said angered after not being updated on trip

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]]> Israeli-Iranian ‘Tatami,’ thriller ‘Vanishing Soldier’ make European Oscars shortlist https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-iranian-tatami-thriller-vanishing-soldier-make-european-oscars-shortlist/ Tue, 03 Oct 2023 11:20:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3110876 Judo drama directed by Guy Nattiv and Iranian actress Zar Amir Ebrahimi up for European Film Awards, alongside Dani Rosenberg movie about AWOL soldier in kidnapping scare

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]]> After tackling Golda, director Guy Nattiv goes to the mat for Iran’s exiled athletes https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-tackling-golda-director-guy-nattiv-goes-to-the-mat-for-irans-exiled-athletes/ Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:44:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3096232 The Israeli filmmaker discusses his new film, 'Tatami,' which grapples with anti-Israel pressure on Iranian judokas, and blames jeers for his Meir biopic on the political climate

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]]> Israeli judokas win gold, silver at major international contest https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-judokas-win-gold-silver-at-major-international-contest/ Sun, 06 Aug 2023 17:27:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3066380 Inbar Lanir takes top medal after storming her way to final of 78-kilo category; Peter Paltchik comes second in men's 100-kilo event

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