Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik (Photo: Israeli Olympics committee)
Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik has secured a bronze medal in the men's under-100kg weight class at the 2024 Paris Olympics. The 32-year-old athlete triumphed over Switzerland's Daniel Eich in a hard-fought match, bringing home Israel's first medal of these Games.
This victory marks Israel's 14th Olympic medal overall, with the promise of more to come.
Paltchik's journey to the podium was marked by impressive performances throughout the tournament:
- Defeated Mongolia's Batkhuyagiin Gonchigsüren in his opening match
- Overcame France's Aurélien Diesse in the round of 16
- Faced a setback against world #1 Zelym Kotsoiev of Azerbaijan in the quarterfinal
- Bounced back in the repechage round, besting the Netherlands' Michael Korrel
- Clinched bronze in a final showdown with Switzerland's Daniel Eich
With Lanir's upcoming match, the nation eagerly anticipates the possibility of adding to its medal tally in this Olympic Games.