Israeli chess grandmaster Yehuda Greenfeld, 70, achieved an extraordinary feat when he won two gold medals in two different categories at the World Chess Championship for the Deaf, held in Spain.
Veteran and decorated Israeli chess player - Grandmaster Yehuda Greenfeld continues to make history and this week added a particularly impressive international achievement to his illustrious career, when he finished in first place in two different categories at the World Championship and won two particularly impressive gold medals.
Greenfeld, considered one of the most decorated and respected chess players in the world among the deaf community, proved once again that age is just a number when he turned his great disability into an advantage and, with extraordinary ability and uncompromising determination, managed to bring Israel two exciting gold medals in the international arena - in the Blitz and Rapid Chess categories.
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Alongside Greenfeld's impressive achievement, Yevgeny Shevtsiuk also recorded great success in the championship, winning the bronze medal in the 55-plus chess competition.
The achievements of the Israeli delegation take on even greater significance against the backdrop of the complex and tense period in the world towards Israelis, and in the shadow of recent manifestations of hostility and anti-Semitism also heard throughout Spain. Despite the difficult atmosphere, the Israeli athletes came proudly to represent the country, raised the Israeli flag and proved that the spirit of sports, perseverance and excellence are stronger than any external noise.
Yehuda Greenfeld said after winning: "Every time I go up to represent Israel in the world, I carry with me not only a flag, but also a mission. Winning two gold medals is a moment of immense pride for me and for the State of Israel. Thank you to the Deaf Sports Organization in Israel for years of trust, guidance and uncompromising support, which were a significant part of my path to achievements in the international arena."
Zvika Barkai, chairman of the Israeli Chess Federation, congratulated the impressive achievement and said: "Great pride for the State of Israel, 2 gold medals for Grandmaster Greenfeld and the bronze medal for the chess player in the Tziyok continue the flourishing of the sport, which brings great honor to the State of Israel. We congratulate the chess players on their achievements and will continue to work to promote and strengthen the sport in general and among the disabled and deaf in particular.""
The Deaf Sports Organization in Israel congratulated the two chess players on their impressive achievements and noted that they are a source of inspiration and great pride for the deaf athlete community in Israel and around the world.
