Live Update 
From the Liveblog of
Friday, August 2, 2024
From the Liveblog of
Friday, August 2, 2024
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko advances to semifinals of women’s over-78kg weight class at Paris Olympics
Amy Spiro is a reporter and writer with The Times of Israel
Israel's Raz Hershko reacts after beating Serbia's Milica Zabic in the judo women's +78kg quarterfinal at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Champ-de-Mars Arena, in Paris on August 2, 2024. (Jack GUEZ / AFP)
Israeli judoka Raz Hershko defeats Serbia’s Milica Žabić in the quarterfinal of the women’s over-78kg weight class at the 2024 Paris Olympics, advancing to the semifinal.
If Hershko wins the semifinal later today, she will be guaranteed either a silver or gold medal. If not, she will still have a shot at the bronze.
