The Olympic Journey to the Paris 2024 Olympics

I am Peter Paltchik, a Bronze medalist in the Paris Olympic Games 2024.
I was the 2020 European Champion and ranked number one in the world in that year. I also became the first Israeli to win the prestigious Abu Dhabi Grand Slam in 2018, where the national anthem was played on Abu Dhabi soil for the first time. Additionally, I won the prestigious Paris Grand Slam in 2020, the first time an Israeli had done so in 16 years. Of course, I am also a proud recipient of the historic bronze medal with the Israeli judo team in the team competition at the Tokyo 2021 Olympics, where I secured three victories out of three matches throughout the day.

I wasn’t an easy child and could have easily gone down the wrong path. I quit judo, came back, and suffered two serious injuries, underwent complex surgeries, and even worked as a bar bouncer to make a living. However, practicing judo helped me build a path for myself and achieve significant accomplishments on the international level.

I believe that perseverance, striving for excellence, hard work, and self-respect are the keys to achieving dreams and reaching the highest peaks. My story is one of determination, sacrifice, love, and, above all, constantly choosing the right path—choosing myself.

Welcome to my website, which is currently being updated following the Olympics. An exciting time lies ahead.

Yours,

Peter Paltchik.