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Israel wins an Olympic medal

August 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Shahar Zubari celebrates his bronze medal

Shahar Zubari captured Israel’s first medal at the Beijing Games. The 21 year old won a bronze medal in windsurfing on Wednesday. After the event, Zubari received congratulatory phone calls from Prime Minister Olmert, President Prerez and opposition leader Binyamin Netanyahu.

Canada’s Israel will continue to have coverage of Israeli medal wins over the next couple days. Be sure to check back often!!

Shahar Zubari with an Israeli flag draped over his shoulders

Click here for the Israel Olympic committee’s website.

(image credit: Jerusalem Post)

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