At an event held today (Wednesday) by the Wingate Gymnastics Association, sculptor Rachel presented a figurine she created for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic champion in artistic gymnastics, Linoy Ashram. The event was held in the presence of the gymnast, her coach Ayelet Sussman, the chairman of the gymnastics association Avi Sagi and the general manager of the association, Sarit Shinar.
According to the artist, the sculpture was created about two years ago inspired by artistic gymnasts and on the day Ashram won the gold medal in Tokyo she decided to award it to her in recognition of her unprecedented achievements throughout her career and the Olympic gold at the top. A figurine designed in the form of an artistic gymnast holding the film device in her hand, made of cast aluminum in size and standing on a wooden cube.
Avi Sagi, chairman of the gymnastics association: “When the sculptor Rachel Weitzer approached us with her generous offer to give Linoy the statue, so that it could be placed next to the artistic gymnastics tent, we felt excitement and gratitude. There is no doubt that Ashram is one of the most prominent in the gymnastics industry in Israel over the years. As an Olympic champion and who has won over 100 medals, including world championships, Ashram certainly deserves such honor. “Linoy thanked the sculptor and presented a bouquet of flowers on behalf of the association as a token of gratitude.