'You are gold': Netanyahu speaks with Paralympic Taekwondo winner
Israeli Prime Minister hails young athlete's "great victory" for the whole nation
"This is a true inspiration for all of us," says Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with Taekwondo athlete Ilan Shmueli, who won a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
Netanyahu congratulated Shmueli on his "great victory" and said that he was an inspiration to the entire nation.
"You are gold," Netanyahu told Shmueli. "This is a true inspiration for all of us."
Shmueli, who has cerebral palsy, won the gold medal in the men's -75kg K44 class.
He is the first Israeli to win a gold medal in Taekwondo at the Paralympic Games.
Shmueli's victory has been hailed as a major achievement for Israel and for people with disabilities around the world.
He has been praised for his determination and perseverance, and for his message of hope and inspiration.
Shmueli's victory is a reminder that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.
It is also a reminder that people with disabilities can achieve great things and that they should never be underestimated.
