Israeli who lost both hands aged 13 takes gold at World Para Taekwondo Championships – Assaf Yasur, whose arms were amputated at the elbow when he was a teen, kicks his way to victory 6 years later, defeating the European champion along the way | Timesofisrael

Israeli competitor Assaf Yasur won a gold medal on Saturday at the World Para Taekwondo Championships, held in Istanbul.
Yasur, 19, who lost both his arms below the elbow six years ago, kicked his way to victory over a Turkish rival in the Men’s under-58 kilogram weight category. He beat Qli Can Ozcan by 57-42 points to claim the medal.