Competition

Banned Israeli chess players demand 'world' be stripped from Malaysian championship title

“It cannot be considered a true World Championship if representatives from Israel are barred from participating," said representatives of the Israeli chess community.

Chess
OMER CASPI (center right) and Tomer Zaltzman (center left) led the men's winners at Winner Epic Israel 2026, as Israel’s premier mountain bike race returned to the Western Galilee after a three-year absence, celebrating sporting excellence and the region’s recovery.

Tomer Caspi, Tomer Zaltzman crowned Winner Epic Israel bike race champs in Western Galilee

India's Vishwanathan Anand plays against Israel's Boris Gelfand during a tie-break of FIDE World chess championship match in State Tretyakovsky Gallery in Moscow on May 30, 2012.

Israelis unable to compete in FIDE amateur chess tournament taking place in Malaysia

 COLORFUL COLLECTION of cubes.

Eighty Israelis come together to compete in Rubik's Cube event with hundreds spectating


Start-up competition in the digital health field

EY and IATI launch a startup competition to provide companies with the opportunity to present their developments to leading investors.

Digital Health Startup Competition

America-Israel Cultural Foundation announces winners of 2024 Aviv Competition

Twenty-eight contestants between the ages of 21 and 30 competed in the 2024 Aviv Competitions.

 THE Aviv Competitions prize winners.

Meet Valerie Hamaty, the Arab Christian leading the race to represent Israel at Eurovision

Valerie, a ninth-generation native of Jaffa and polyglot who speaks five languages, began her education at a French Christian school in Jaffa before transferring to a public school in Tel Aviv.

 Israeli singer Valerie Hamaty performs at the 2022 ACUM Awards ceremony for Hebrew Song near Tel Aviv, Sept. 7, 2022.

Rabbi Pinto to parents: “Competition among children is Greek culture”


Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival spotlights best of Jewish cinema

The Jerusalem Cinematheque is hosting the festival from December 28 - January 2, including wide-ranging genres and competitions.

A SCENE FROM ‘A Jew in America – Torn Identity.’

Fighter sets combat sports record with 2.9-second knockout. Watch video

Underdog Justin Watson secured first career victory by defeating favored Cole Ferrell, who held 12 prior wins.

 KO. Illustration.

Insurance agents president: "No real competition"

Shlomo Isaac: Israel ranks last in insurance companies to policyholders ratio | We all pay the price | Expensive car insurance despite decline in theft rates

 Shlomo Isaac

Harel Insurance and Finance supports athlete Yael Kadshai in Dakar Rally 2025

Harel Heroes aims to promote inspiring stories from Israeli society, focusing on sports, unique rescue missions, and personal victories.

 Liat Sadan

Floating bathtubs battle it out in a colorful Belgian regatta

Over 200 participants showcased their creativity in the annual Belgian bathtub regatta on the Meuse River, featuring rafts adorned with iconic symbols like the Manneken Pis and Atomium.


First deaf Miss South Africa crowned amid controversy over finalist's heritage

Mia le Roux, the first deaf Miss South Africa, won despite controversy surrounding Chidimma Adetshina, who withdrew amid xenophobic backlash.

 Mia Le Roux at Miss South Africa 2024