Olympic taekwondo fighter Avishag Semberg closes a significant and inspiring chapter in Israeli sports today.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic medalist represented Israel on the world’s biggest stages, broke barriers, and gave Israeli sports unforgettable moments.
Among Semberg’s most notable career achievements:
Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020): Bronze medal in the under-49 kg category.
European Taekwondo Championships (Sarajevo 2020): Gold medal and European Champion title.
European Taekwondo Championships (Manchester 2022): Silver medal.
World Cup Circuit (G1): Three gold medals throughout her career (Montenegro 2021, Bosnia 2021, France 2023).
World Taekwondo Championships: A prestigious 5th place finish.
Youth & Juniors: Bronze medal at the World Junior Championships (2016) and Bronze medal at the Under-21 European Championships (2019).
Olympic Games (Paris 2024): Represented Israel for the second consecutive time at the Olympic Games.
European Taekwondo Championships (Sarajevo 2020): Gold medal and European Champion title.
European Taekwondo Championships (Manchester 2022): Silver medal.
World Cup Circuit (G1): Three gold medals throughout her career (Montenegro 2021, Bosnia 2021, France 2023).
World Taekwondo Championships: A prestigious 5th place finish.
Youth & Juniors: Bronze medal at the World Junior Championships (2016) and Bronze medal at the Under-21 European Championships (2019).
Olympic Games (Paris 2024): Represented Israel for the second consecutive time at the Olympic Games.
Along the way, Avishag proved what can be achieved through hard work, determination, faith, and perseverance, becoming a true inspiration for an entire generation of athletes.
Avishag, thank you for the journey, the moments, the achievements, and the pride you brought to us all. Best of luck in your next chapter!
