Israel’s national giant wheel gymnastics team won six gold medals, one silver, and one bronze at the World Championships in Germany, with teen athletes Bar Dubinsky and Alon Havoinik each taking three golds. Dubinsky, 17, claimed the first-ever all-around world title for Israel in the discipline and set a new world record, according to the Israeli team’s report.
Israel's giant wheel gymnastics team achieved an unprecedented result at the World Championships held in Germany, competing against 18 nations including Japan, Germany, Switzerland, and the United States. Bar Dubinsky, 17, became the first Israeli ever to win the women's all-around world title, setting a new world record and collecting three gold medals. Alon Havoinik, 15, won his second consecutive men's all-around world title, also earning three golds. The team finished with six golds, one silver, and one bronze across 13 final appearances. "Hatikvah" was played six times during the competition; in one event Israel tied for first with Switzerland. Most athletes train at Hapoel Zichron Yaakov club, with others from clubs in Tel Aviv and Tamrat Tevon. The sport, one of the most technically demanding gymnastics disciplines, has been active in Israel for about 45 years. These results mark a milestone, positioning Israel among the world's leading nations in the field.
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