Raz Hershko Advances to Olympic Judo Final

After winning a gold medal in mixed doubles at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Chinese athlete Liu Yuchen proposed to his girlfriend and teammate, Zheng Siwei, who accepted. In judo, Israeli judoka Raz Hershko made history by reaching the finals in the over-78kg category, securing Israel's 16th Olympic medal and its third silver in judo at these Games. Hershko's path to the final included a swift semifinal victory over Turkey's Kayra Ozdemir, winning in just 15 seconds. This achievement marks a significant moment for Israeli judo, with nine of the country's medals being in this sport. Additionally, Inbar Lanir also contributed to Israel's judo success by winning silver earlier in the competition. The event highlights a remarkable showing for Israel in judo, underscoring the nation's growing prowess in the sport.