The Israeli taekwondo team continues to record achievements in the world championships. Today (Sunday) Rivka Bayich (46 kg) won the gold medal at the World Round Championship in Poland, while the bronze medals were won by Dima Nagyev (63 kg), Tom Pashkowski (54 kg) and Biana Lager (53 kg). The athletes are accompanied by the team’s coaches Yachiam Sharabi and Mark Barginsky.
The Chairman of the Taekwondo Association Yehuda Mein said in light of the wins: “The achievements of the Taekwondo team show the hard work in the association to expand the base of the pyramid and the teams. Israeli fighters of all ages participated in this competition, and I am happy to constantly see an increase in the quantities and our international level.”
Noa Shamida, CEO of the union: “This is an important preparatory competition on the way to the world championships that will be held in November in Mexico, therefore the accumulation of victories by the leading athletes is very significant, both for the world ranking and for the competitive experience. Kudos to the athletes and the coaching staff for the intense and professional work.