By Itzhak Rabihiya

20-year-old Israeli rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram takes two gold medals at European Games in Minsk, Belarus.

Israeli rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram won two gold medals at the 2019 European Games in Minsk, Belarus. She won gold medals in the Ball event and Clubs event, both held on Sunday. She also won a silver medal during competition on Saturday.

Arsham, 20, of Tel Aviv, is looking toward representing Israel and winning a medal at the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo.

Linoy Ashram has been the hit of the European Games for Israel in Minsk, Belarus so far. The rhythmic gymnast collected four medals over two days of the competition bringing home two gold and two silver in fine fashion for the Blue & White.

After winning a silver medal in the All-Around on Saturday, Ashram won gold in ball and clubs while collecting a silver in ribbon. The 20-year old began the day finishing sixth in hoop but used her inner strength and motivation to take home two straight gold first in ball and then in hoop and finished her day with a silver.

“I didn’t begin the day well,” explained a jubilant Ashram. “But thanks to the help of my coaches I made a restart and I began again from the beginning. I’m happy that I was able to get back to myself and performed by routines well to bring home the medals. This competition will continue to give me experience and I’m happy that I was able to pass this test as best as possible.”