Tourk, Rifaat : Jews In Sports @ Virtual Museum

Tourk, Rifaat

Sport:
soccer

Country Represented:
Israel

Years Competed:
1976

Olympic Info:
Tourk was a member of the Israeli soccer team that reached the quarterfinals and finished fifth at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. He appeared as a starting striker in one of Israel's three preliminary games, a 1-1 draw with France. Israel also played against Guatemala in a 0-0 draw, and against Mexico in a 2-2 draw in the preliminaries. The Israeli team finished second in the group to France with 3 points and advanced to the quarterfinals. Tourk then played as a substitute in the quarterfinal match against Brazil, who defeated Israel, 4-1.

Career Highlights:
Tourk was a member of the Israel's National soccer team in the 1970s.

Birth and Death Dates:
unknown

Origin:
Israel


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