European Championship in Adaptive Rowing: Bronze for Shaheen and Milfrader

Milfrader and Shaheen Shine in Bulgaria

The European Championship in Adaptive Rowing concluded in Bulgaria on Sunday, June 1, 2025, with Israeli athletes Shahar Milfrader and Salah Shaheen clinching a bronze medal. Competing in a mixed double sculls event over a distance of 2,000 meters, the duo finished with a time of 8:10.00 minutes.

Milfrader and Shaheen demonstrated strong performance throughout the race, maintaining a second-place position for most of the distance. However, in the closing stages, a Ukrainian pairing overtook them, finishing with a time of 8:06.93 minutes to secure silver. The gold medal was awarded to the German team, who completed the race in 8:04.35 minutes.

Individual Performance: Shmulik Daniel

In the men’s single sculls event, Israeli Olympic rower Shmulik Daniel finished in sixth place with a time of 9:24.80 minutes. The European Championship title was claimed by British Paralympic champion, Prichard, who crossed the finish line in 8:40.38 minutes. Ukrainian rower Poliansky, a silver medalist from the Paris Olympics, again secured silver with a time of 8:51.93 minutes, while the bronze went to Italian athlete Pirini, who finished in 8:55.96 minutes.

Coaching and Support

The rowers’ coach, Dima Margolin, expressed pride in their achievements at the championship, highlighting the exceptional talents and dedication of the athletes.

The success of Milfrader, Shaheen, and Daniel not only reinforces the standing of Israeli adaptive rowing on the international stage but also showcases the athletes’ dedication and skill as they continue to represent their country in various competitions