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Itay Mazor Junior Israel International is a name many young competitors can not ignore. He is well on his way to being a leading world contender. Winning many international medals even though he has only been on the international scene for a short while. We think it will not be long before this young man becomes a well known name around the globe in judo. Look for his name in future International events.
World Judo: Hi Itay. Where in Israel are you from?
Itay Mazor: I'm from Rishon Le Zion city in the centre of
Israel. I'm 17 years old.
WJ: Where do you train?
Itay: I train at Judokan holon Club ">
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Photos * Search Engine Itay Mazor Junior Israel International is a name many young competitors can not ignore.
He is well on his way to being a leading world contender. Winning many international
medals even though he has only been on the international scene for a short while. We think
it will not be long before this young man becomes a well known name around the globe in
judo. Look for his name in future International events.
World Judo: Hi Itay. Where in Israel are you from? Itay: I train at Judokan holon Club , and also at the
Judokan Ra'anana Club.I am also a member of the Israel National team and train with them.
My coach is Shuki Koaz. WJ: What Competitions have you won? Itay: I won in the Israel National Championships 1999
(Kadet) a gold medal under 50 k"g (under 17 years old). Itay: I have been competing in International tournaments
from 1998 until now. Itay: I felt very very happy to win in Israel national
championship. Itay: I have 6 Judo training sessions in a week , and 2
times in the Gym a week. Itay: Yes, my other interest are: Skydiving , Judo Films
and Soccer (just for fun). Itay: My favourite techniques are Harai Goshi , Seo nage
and Kata Gruma. Itay: Judo is very popular in my country Israel. Itay: I admire in judo: Nakamura and Koga. Itay: My ambitions in Judo are to be in
the Olympic Games ,
World Championships and Europe Championships. Itay: My advice to other competitors is: "Think
before all fights to Win".
More interviews coming soon.
Itay Mazor: I'm from Rishon Le Zion city in the centre of
Israel. I'm 17 years old.
WJ: Where do you train?
I won a bronze medal in Israel National Championship 2000 (Seniors) under 60 k"g.
I won a Silver medal in International Tournament in London , England (1998) under 50
k"g.
I won a Silver medal in International Tournament in Bremen , Germany (1999) under 50
k"g.
I won a Bronze medal in International Tournament in Bielsko Biala , Poland (1999) under
50 k"g.
I won a gold medal in International Tournament in Sienna , Italy (2000)
under 55 k"g.
On 23/4/2000 I won in the Israel National Championship under 55 kg
Juniors.
WJ: Wow, that's a very impressive record. Well done. It's
nice to see you are also winning against the seniors. Thanks for the photo
above. How long have you been a judo
International?
WJ: What did it feel like to win your National team place the
first time?
WJ: How often do you train?
WJ: You are obviously very busy. Do you have any other
interests?
WJ: What is your favourite technique?
WJ: Do your family support you when you compete or do you go
alone?
Itay: My parents support me very much. My father films my
fights every competition.
WJ: Is judo popular in your country?
WJ: Who do you admire in judo?
WJ: What are your ambitions in judo?
WJ: What advice would you give other young competitors?
WJ: Well done on all your great results, and good luck with
your judo ambitions. I will take your photo when I next see you in one of your
International competition.
Itay: Thank you.
You can find Itay at our World Index of Players.