Nazar Mahmud (Arabic: نزار محمود, Hebrew: נזאר מחמוד; born February 18, 1988, in the USSR) is an Israeli-Druze figure skater. His father is an Israeli-Druze from the Golan Heights, and his mother is a Ukrainian Christian. Mahmud was born while his family were living in the USSR. They moved to Israel soon after his birth. Mahmud is a three-season competitor on the Junior Grand Prix. He, along with younger brother Ruslan Mahmud, are the first Druze skaters to represent Israel internationally.[1] Mahmud served in the Israeli Army.[2]

Nazar Mahmud
Mahmud in 2004.
Born (1988-02-18) February 18, 1988 (age 36)
Figure skating career
Country Israel
CoachTatiana Stolin
Skating clubMetulla

Competitive highlights

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Event 2002-2003 2003-2004 2004-2005 2005-2006
Israeli Championships 3rd J. 3rd J. 2nd J. 3rd J.
Skate Israel 9th
Junior Grand Prix, Bulgaria 23rd
Junior Grand Prix, Germany 26th
Junior Grand Prix, France 16th
Junior Grand Prix, Slovenia 22nd
Golden Bear, Zagreb 4th J.
  • J = Junior level

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