The artistic gymnast and world champion from Haifa, Second in Kanove The 18-year-old from the "Maccabi Haifa Carmel" club won today (Saturday, August 10.8.2024, 2) together with the Israeli artistic gymnastics team that won the silver medal in the all-around final at the Olympics held in Paris, France. It is also Israel's seventh medal in the Olympics. The team won the silver medal after achieving a score of 68.850 points on its XNUMX exercises, the hoops and the combined.
The other teams that qualified and competed in the final against Israel are: Bulgaria, Italy, Ukraine, France, China, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan.
Israel's artistic gymnastics team was represented in the team competition by Shani Beknov, Diana Svartzov, Ader Friedman, Romi Pritsky and Ofir Shaham. Meanwhile, it should be noted that each and every one of the gymnasts who won the silver medal today should receive an amount of NIS 300, while their coach Ayelet Zussman will receive NIS 150 with tax deducted from this amount according to law.
And for those who don't know, the artistic gymnast Shani Bekanov was born in Haifa to parents who immigrated from Belarus and grew up in the Neve David neighborhood in Haifa. From the age of 4, Bekanov began training in artistic gymnastics and about 6 years ago she joined the "Maccabi Haifa Carmel" association with her coach. Bekanov studies at the "Gymnasium" high school next to the Check Post in Haifa. Beknoob never complained about her difficulties and conditions and always did the unbelievable the unbelievable, from the neighborhood of Navod David she reached the top of the world in artistic gymnastics. Starting with the Olympic cycle in preparation for the Paris 2024 Olympics, she is a member of the Israeli artistic gymnastics team and trains under the guidance of Ayelet Sussman.
In the meantime, it should be noted that very recently, before the opening of the Olympics, members of Bakanov's family received threatening messages and threats, and like many of the Israeli athletes in the delegation, she also received threats against their lives.
After Haifa's Beckanov's win, Mayor Yona Yahav also commented on her winning the silver medal, saying: "The entire city of Haifa is proud of you, Shani, for winning the silver medal. The proof that hard and strenuous work brings results and achievements that fill all of our hearts with immense pride. You promised We want you to return to Haifa from Paris with the medal and keep your promise. I am waiting for you in my office for the reception that we will hold in your honor."
With the departure of Shabbat in the morning State President Yitzhak Herzog the gymnastics team for winning the silver medal and said: "The five wonderful members of the Israeli team in artistic gymnastics - Diana, Ophir, Rumi, Shani and Hadar - you are a huge pride! With hard work, dedication and professionalism, you made history in the sport today and made the entire nation of Israel happy. Great respect to the team as well The professional under the direction of Ayelet Zusman, the coaches Ella Samoflov, Natasha Stepanova and the manager of the national team Natasha Asmolov.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also congratulated: "What Israeli pride. Huge congratulations to our Olympic dream team that brought unprecedented achievements to Israel, and today they were joined in another tremendous achievement by our wonderful artistic gymnastics team."
All the best, great pride, hope and comfort in these difficult days. Thanks to all the lovely girls who train and don't give up on the dream. I had a great time. I screamed my life out at the moment of winning. I received a boost of energy and mental calmness.
If she didn't bring a medal, would she be interesting to Yahav?
Did he meet her at all? would say that there is no public interest in meeting her.
This is what is unfortunate, there is no sports culture here - there is only a culture of success.
If you succeeded, the mayor asks you to take a picture. If you fail, phones will be disconnected.
Well done, later. efforts. long term. , from age. childhood. Until adulthood, only. With persistence, strong will and training. grueling
It is possible to reach something worthwhile in the world
.simply stunning
What does Yona Yahav have to do after he cut the number of cultural and sports corporations to bless Shani?
Did you give her something? Did you create a hall and association in Benue David that allows talents to be developed there?
nothing. Just pick up the phone after the successes - proud of you! Waiting to take a picture with you!
Each medal - souvenir photo.
Investing in the future of sports? nothing. Money for gifts to the committee.
Sorry for the smallness, but it is appropriate, for the benefit of all those who don't know exactly who is who in the picture, to note below the picture: Second in Kenov the... on the right.
The truth is that you can name the names of all five.
As a Haifai, I am also proud of all of them.
The truth is that it would have been possible to point out what Yahav contributed to its success, if he had contributed and not just cut the budgets of the sports and culture associations two months ago by millions of shekels.
Molodec!
Born in Haifa but trained all her life outside of Haifa.
Your strength is right. Well done and keep up the good work.
All the best to Haifa!
But what does Maccabi Haifa have to do with it!
Just recently joined there.
And most importantly, you forgot to praise the coach (Anna Viner) who raised her and led her to achievements
Champions 🏅👑😁💕
Second, you are proud of the city and the country 🥈🏆🇮🇱🇮🇱🇮🇱
Well done 👑
Great pride and respect for Shani and your family who supported and helped all along the way