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Israelis win gold and bronze medals in European Judo Championships

Israeli judoka Sagi Muki won first place, closely defeating Sami Chouchi from Belgium just seconds before a sudden-death match was declared.

Sagi Muki with his gold medal in Tel Aviv. Source: Instagram
Sagi Muki with his gold medal in Tel Aviv. Source: Instagram

Israeli judoka Sagi Muki won first place in the European Senior Judo Championships 2018 in Tel Aviv on Friday, closely defeating Sami Chouchi from Belgium just seconds before a sudden-death match was declared.

Unlike in recent martial-arts matches in Muslim countries, the Israeli anthem “Hatikva” was played as Muki was awarded the medal. Muki will receive a NIS 40,000 prize (more than $11,000) from the joint fund of the Israel Olympic Committee, the Ministry of Culture and Sport, and the Sports Betting Board.

Israelis Tal Flicker, Peter Paltchik and Gefen Primo also won bronze medals at the event.

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