Israeli bridge loved a outstanding Eu Championship, with the nationwide groups within the Underneath-26, Underneath-21 and Underneath-16 classes all claiming silver medals after competing for gold till the overall levels of the match in Riga, Latvia.
Israel was once represented through 4 groups on the championships, with 3 completing 2d in Europe. The success follows the 2 bronze medals lately gained through Israel’s Open and Blended Pairs groups on the Eu Championship for senior nationwide groups.
The Underneath-26 workforce led the standings for far of the contest and remained in competition for the name till the very finish. The workforce consisted of Nir Hotorski and Aviv Zeitak, Daniel Mesika and Ido Mushkovitz, and Lia Patleko and Koren Reter. Danny Loonstein served as captain, with Ron Pechtman as trainer.
Israel’s Underneath-21 workforce additionally claimed silver after a dramatic and intensely shut end.
At the ultimate day, Israel confronted Poland in an immediate fight for the gold medal and in the long run completed 2d in Europe following an exhilarating photograph end. The workforce integrated Eitan Gissin and Sophie Zeidenberg-Gat, Itamar Herbst and Yoav Shor, and Noam Tzarfati and Tommy Hiba. Tomer Loonstein was once the captain, with Pechtman serving as trainer.
The Underneath-16 workforce additionally finished an impressive championship, securing silver after a dramatic ultimate day that noticed Israel climb into 2d position within the standings.
The workforce consisted of Yahli Hiba and Raam Hotorski, Hadassah and Naomi Weinvitz, and Aviv Zeidenberg-Gat and Shira Lahav. Kfir Meital was once the captain, whilst Moshiko Meyuhas and Ofek Sabach served as coaches.
“It is an incredible success,” stated Danny Loonstein, chairman of the Israel Bridge Federation, head of the delegation and captain of the Underneath-26 workforce. “We sent eight teams across nine categories in the senior and youth competitions and returned with a full haul of medals: bronze medals for the Open and Mixed Pairs senior teams, and silver medals for the Under-16, Under-21 and Under-26 teams.”
“I am proud of every member of the delegation, who gave their very best. We will see you next year at the World Championship, with the goal of taking another step forward.”
Arik Kaplan, president and CEO of Ayelet, the umbrella group for Israel’s non-Olympic sports activities, additionally congratulated the groups.
“Having three Israeli youth teams on the podium at the same championship is impressive evidence of the strength of the next generation of Israeli sports,” Kaplan stated. “Beyond the medals, the young players represented Israel with pride, determination and excellence throughout the competition. This is a tremendous achievement that demonstrates the strength of Israeli bridge across all age groups and promises an exciting future for the sport on the international stage.”
