Barak Lufan (2 January 1987 – 8 April 2022) was an Israeli kayaker and the head of the Israel Canoe Association.[1]
Barak Lufan | |
|---|---|
ברק לופן | |
| Born | 2 January 1987 |
| Died | 8 April 2022 (aged 35) |
| Cause of death | 2022 Tel Aviv shooting |
| Resting place | Ginosar, Israel |
| Nationality |  Israel |
| Children | 3 |
Early and personal life edit
Lufan was born in 1987 in Kibbutz Ginosar.[2] His grandparents were among the original founders of the kibbutz.[3] He had three children.[4]
Career edit
Lufan was a trainer for the Israeli Paralympic team,[5] and served as the Israel Canoe Association's head coach.[6] Ynet wrote that he was "once considered one of Israel's leading kayakers."[2]
He took part in the 2006 ICF Canoe Sprint World Championships along with Michael Kolganov.[7][8][9]
Death edit
On 7 April 2022, Palestinian gunman Raad Hazem shot nine people, three fatally, including Lufan, in a mass shooting at the Ilka bar on Dizengoff Street, Tel Aviv. Two men died shortly after, and Lufan died from his injuries in Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center.[2] the following day.[10][11]
The Olympic Committee of Israel expressed their solidarity with Lufan.[10] In honour of his death, 40 kayakers sailed down the Yarkon River in a flotilla. His personal kayak was placed at the pier to serve as a memorial.[5]
References edit
- ^ staff, T. O. I. "Barak Lufan, 35, dies of wounds from Tel Aviv terror attack, bringing toll to 3". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ a b c Glickman, Eitan; Hilaie, Sivan; Rubinstein, Roi (8 April 2022). "Tel Aviv terror shooting victims: 2 childhood friends and father of three". Ynetnews. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "Tragic death of former Israeli kayaker Barak Lufan". www.canoe-europe.org. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "Third victim of Tel Aviv terror attack dies of his injuries in hospital". www.thejc.com. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ a b "Kayak flotilla in Tel Aviv to honor Barak Lufan, killed in terror attack". www.timesofisrael.com. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ Agency, Jewish Telegraphic. "Israeli Forces Shoot Dead Palestinian Gunman Who Killed 3 in Tel Aviv — Detroit Jewish News". The Jewish News. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "Kolganov and Lufan to race for gold at kayaking worlds". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "Kolganov and Lufan come up short at kayaking worlds". The Jerusalem Post | JPost.com. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "Canoeresults". www.canoeresults.eu. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ a b Algemeiner, The. "Father of Three Mourned as Toll in Tel Aviv Terror Attack Rises to 3". Algemeiner.com. Retrieved 9 April 2022.
- ^ "3rd man dies after Tel Aviv shooting, as suspected attacker killed by security forces". CBC News. 8 April 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2022.