Israeli bridge loved a exceptional European Championship, with the nationwide groups within the Beneath-26, Beneath-21 and Beneath-16 classes all claiming silver medals after competing for gold till the ultimate phases of the event in Riga, Latvia.
Israel was represented by 4 groups on the championships, with three ending second in Europe. The achievement follows the 2 bronze medals just lately received by Israel’s Open and Blended Pairs groups on the European Championship for senior nationwide groups.
The Beneath-26 group led the standings for a lot of the competitors and remained in competition for the title till the very finish. The group 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 coach.
Israel’s Beneath-21 group additionally claimed silver after a dramatic and very shut end.
On the ultimate day, Israel confronted Poland in a direct battle for the gold medal and finally completed second in Europe following an exciting picture end. The group included Eitan Gissin and Sophie Zeidenberg-Gat, Itamar Herbst and Yoav Shor, and Noam Tzarfati and Tommy Hiba. Tomer Loonstein was the captain, with Pechtman serving as coach.
The Beneath-16 group additionally accomplished an excellent championship, securing silver after a dramatic last day that noticed Israel climb into second place within the standings.
The group consisted of Yahli Hiba and Raam Hotorski, Hadassah and Naomi Weinvitz, and Aviv Zeidenberg-Gat and Shira Lahav. Kfir Meital was the captain, whereas Moshiko Meyuhas and Ofek Sabach served as coaches.
“It’s an unimaginable success,” mentioned Danny Loonstein, chairman of the Israel Bridge Federation, head of the delegation and captain of the Beneath-26 group. “We despatched eight groups throughout 9 classes within the senior and youth competitions and returned with a full haul of medals: bronze medals for the Open and Blended Pairs senior groups, and silver medals for the Beneath-16, Beneath-21 and Beneath-26 groups.”
“I’m pleased with each member of the delegation, who gave their absolute best. We’ll see you subsequent yr on the World Championship, with the purpose of taking one other step ahead.”
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 groups on the rostrum on the identical championship is spectacular proof of the energy of the following era of Israeli sports activities,” Kaplan mentioned. “Past the medals, the younger gamers represented Israel with delight, dedication and excellence all through the competitors. It is a great achievement that demonstrates the energy of Israeli bridge throughout all age teams and guarantees an thrilling future for the game on the worldwide stage.”
