Israelis win gold, silver at iQFOiL European windsurfing championship
TAMAR STEINBERG, European windsurfing champion. (photo credit: Screenshot/X/@AmIsraelChaiX18) The championship website, in discrepancy with Hebrew media, stated that, while Steinberg won gold, Tibi came in third and took the bronze medal. There was enormous satisfaction in the Sailing Association following the fantastic achievement on Saturday evening at the iQFOiL Open European Championships, as Hebrew media reported that windsurfer Tamar Steinberg won gold and Shahar Tibi finished behind her with the silver medal.
"I am happy to win the competition," Steinberg said shortly after her victory. "Over the past few months, I felt that I was in good shape. I wanted to come to the competition and make that happen.
Until now, I had been a world championship runner up, and I already wanted to win a major target competition. I was concentrated and focused. I knew I needed to give it my all.
I did not have my best abilities on the water today, but it happened because I felt I needed to do it. I feel that I have to be the best during this period, because while others are fighting for the country as soldiers, I am an outstanding athlete. Shahar Tibi finished second and showed great ability.
The boys also competed well. We have a great women’s and men’s team. " The championship website stated that while Steinberg won gold, Tibi came in third and took bronze.