Israel bags 7 medals at World Kickboxing Championships

(JNS) — Israel returned from the 2025 WAKO World Kickboxing Championships in Abu Dhabi at the end of November with seven medals—one gold, two silver and four bronze—following a standout showing at one of the largest global events in the sport.

The championship, held from Nov. 21–30 at the ADNEC Arena, featured more than 2,000 athletes from over 85 countries, making Israel’s medal haul particularly significant in an intensely competitive field.

Gold medalist Yulia Sachkov, 26, credited Israel’s success to mental toughness and discipline. “Israeli fighters grow up with a strong fighting spirit,...