Portrait of Asaf Yasur

Asaf Yasur

K44 -58kg
Israel flagIsrael
Biography
Started: He took up taekwondo in 2016. (ynetnews.com, 20 Jul 2019) Reason: He was contacted by Israeli Para taekwondo coach Yechiam Sharabi after he posted a message on social media expressing his desire to compete at the Paralympic Games. He had wanted to take up a sport that primarily used the legs after losing both of his arms at age 13. (insidethegames.biz, 24 Sep 2023; ynetnews.com, 20 Jul 2019) Ambition: To win gold at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (insidethegames.biz, 24 Sep 2023)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateApril 17, 2002
OccupationAthlete
Languages SpokenHebrew
CoachYechiam Sharabi [national], ISR
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
World Championships
1K44 -58kg2023Veracruz, MEX
1K44 -58kg2021Istanbul, TUR
9Men's K43 -61kg M2019Antalya, TUR
European Championships
1K44 -58kg2024Belgrade, SRB
2K44 -58kg2023Rotterdam, NED
3K44 -58kg2022Manchester, GBR
5K44 -58kg2021Istanbul, TUR