Portrait of Lihi Ben David

Lihi Ben David

Women
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Biography
Started: She began playing goalball at age 11. (israelhayom.co.il, 16 Dec 2023) Ambition: To compete at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (israelhayom.co.il, 16 Dec 2023) Awards: She and wheelchair tennis player Adam Berdichevsky were chosen as flag bearers for Israel at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (thejc.com, 09 Aug 2024; timesofisrael.com, 05 Aug 2024) She was named Player of the Tournament for the women's competition at the 2023 European Championships in Podgorica, Montenegro. (davar1.co.il, 16 Dec 2023)

Sporting Relatives: Her twin brother Or Ben David has represented Israel in goalball and was part of the squad that competed at the 2023 European Championships in Podgorica, Montenegro. (SportsDeskOnline, 08 Jan 2024; israelhayom.co.il, 16 Dec 2023)

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Personal Details
GenderFemale
Birth DateDecember 8, 1995
OccupationAthlete, Coach, Student
EducationPhysical Education - Wingate College, Netanya, ISR
Languages SpokenHebrew
CoachRaz Shoham [national]
Highlights
RankEventYearLocation
Paralympic Games
6Women2020Tokyo, JPN
7Women2016Rio de Janeiro, BRA
World Championships
3Women2022Matosinhos, POR
8Women2014Espoo, FIN
11Women2018Malmo, SWE
European Championships
2Women2023Podgorica, MNE