After returning as a champion from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, bronze taekwondo medalist and IDF soldier Cpl. Avishag met with the IDF Chief of the General Staff, LTG Aviv Kohavi, on her base in the Home Front Command.
There, he congratulated her on her Olympic success.
Athlete, IDF Soldier, and now, Olympic medalist—is there anything she can’t do? 🏆
Home Front Command soldier Cpl. Avishag made history today by winning Israel’s first taekwondo medal in the Olympics.
📸 Amit Schussel pic.twitter.com/epIO6rMn31
— Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) July 24, 2021
Cpl. Avishag also shared her appreciation for all of the support that she received from the IDF and from her loved ones.
Video: Israel Defense Forces
Header: Israeli taekwondo athlete Avishag Semberg celebrates after winning an Olympic bronze medal in Tokyo on July 24 2021 (AFP)