Nili Block, 20, brings Israel gold at Kickboxing World Championships in Belgrade
Israel sent 11 representatives to the world championships, including four women.
By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFFNili Block(photo credit: Courtesy)
Israel’s Nili Block claimed a gold medal at the Kickboxing World Championships held on Saturday in Belgrade, Serbia.The 20-year-old, who only ended her IDF service three months ago, beat Croatian Marija Malenica in the final of the women’s K1 under-60-kilogram competition. Block overcame six-time world champion Alena Muratava of Belarus in the semifinals.Israel sent 11 representatives to the world championships, including four women. Block – who has also represented Israel in flag football – was the only Israeli to win a medal in the event.The Israeli Kickboxing Federation is supported by Ayelet, the Federation of Non-Olympic Competitive Sport in Israel.