Israel sports
Israel’s unbeaten U18 run ends against Slovenia, but World Cup hopes remain alive
Despite the defeat, coach Nadav Zilberstein’s team still has plenty to play for, as it will now battle for fifth place, with a win in its next game securing a berth at next year’s FIBA U19 World Cup.
Israel women’s lacrosse team reaches World Championship semifinals
Hapoel Jerusalem adds NBA talent and Chinese League MVP to its lineup
A trip to the 'boy aquarium': Discovering Israel's thriving hockey scene
Israeli basketball player Raz Adam pronounced dead after car crash in Galilee Panhandle
Adam was driving his vehicle during the crash, which occured on Highway 90. The driver of the other vehicle was lightly injured and evacuated to Ziv Medical Center, Safed, by MDA paramedics.
Despite tense podium incident, Israeli fighter Yoav Manor wins bronze in Abu Dhabi
Competing in the under-77 kilogram division, Manor completed an impressive day on the mats with three victories in four matches to secure a spot on the podium.
Israeli hoops players end strike, return to the court
According to the agreement, starting next season, the minister’s framework will grant a budget of 2.2 million NIS only to teams that play with four foreign players throughout the season.
Despite draw with Hapoel Beersheba, Beitar Jerusalem still in title race
Elsewhere around the league, Hapoel Tel Aviv edged Hapoel Petah Tikva 1-0 thanks to Mor Buskila’s 74th-minute winner, clinching European qualification for next season.
Beersheba wins, overtakes Beitar Jerusalem in Israeli Premier League title race
Navot Ratner’s header gave Barak Bachar’s side a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute, while former Beitar forward Silva Kani doubled the advantage in the 60th minute.
Real Madrid eliminates Hapoel Tel Aviv
Despite a 3-1 playoff series ouster, the Reds take plenty of positives from 1st Euroleague season.
Beitar Jerusalem climbs to the summit as three-way title race reaches fever pitch
As each day goes by, it becomes a day closer to the end of the season and a chance to take home the elusive title, one that Beitar Jerusalem has not won since the 2007/08 season.
Petah Tikva names new sports complex after Yemanu Binyamin Zalka, murdered on Independence Day eve
According to the municipality, the choice of a sports hall is not just a commemoration, but to turn the pain caused by the murder into a lever for a change in consciousness.
Olympic Committee of Israel honors fallen swimmer Eden Nimri
Eden Nimri, a captain in the IDF, was not only a fighter but also a talented swimmer who competed with Israel’s youth national team.
Israel to compete in Cheerleading World Championship for first time in history
There is an almost symbolic connection between what this sport represents and what Israeli society needs today," said Ludmila Yasinskaya-Demari, team manager and founder of the Israel Cheer Union.
