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Israeli Judo Star Sagi Muki Retires, Prioritizes Family

2/17/2026

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Israeli Olympic medalist Sagi Muki announced his retirement from professional judo at age 33 during an emotional press conference in Netanya.
He said the decision stems from prioritizing family and personal goals, noting, “I’m not retiring because I can’t… I know exactly what it takes to be a world champion.”
Muki highlighted his achievements, including gold medals at the European Championships and a bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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Israeli Olympic medalist Sagi Muki announced his retirement from professional judo at age 33 during an emotional press conference in Netanya.
He said the decision stems from prioritizing family and personal goals, noting, “I’m not retiring because I can’t… I know exactly what it takes to be a world champion.”
Muki highlighted his achievements, including gold medals at the European Championships and a bronze at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.