When Champions Meet Champions

The Artistic Gymnastics Team, who won the Olympic silver medal, came to share their stardom with us. Adar Friedmann, Diana Svertsov, Ofir Shaham, Romi Paritzky, and Shani Bakanov were deeply moved by the tour and the impressive stories of other Jewish athletes who have achieved remarkable feats over the years. 

With their new medals proudly displayed, they eagerly explored the museum’s treasures, captivated by historical artifacts, engaging videos, and interactive exhibits. The team even took a memorable souvenir photo with Linoy Ashram’s leotard—an Olympic champion in rhythmic gymnastics from Tokyo 2020, as well as a World Championship runner-up (2018, 2019) and European Champion (2020, 2021). 

Asaf Yasur, our golden hero from the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, also delved into the rich legacy at the museum.  Yasur, whose journey reflects Jewish athletic triumph and spirit, won his first international medal In 2019, earning silver at the Mexico Para Taekwondo Open Championships. He is now a two-time  world champion in taekwondo (2021 and 2023). 

Another distinguished visitor was Artem Dolgopyat, who claimed a silver medal in Artistic Gymnastics at the Paris Games and a historic gold medal at the World Championship on October 7th - swerving as a beacon of hope on such a dark day. 

 Dolgopyat, who won two gold medals and a bronze at the 2017 Maccabiah Games, is also the 2020 Olympic Champion, a two-time European Champion (2020 and 2022), and a silver medalist at the 2017 and 2019 World Championships. 

We look forward to seeing all our inspiring sportsmen and women at the upcoming Maccabiah Games in July 2025!