Sports

On the 54th anniversary, Israel honors those murdered in the 1972 Olympics

At an annual memorial ceremony in Tel Aviv, Israeli sports leaders, government officials, athletes and family members honored members of Israel’s 1972 Olympic delegation murdered in Munich.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
THE MEMORIAL to the 11 Israeli athletes and officials murdered during the 1972 Munich Olympics, remembered annually in Tel Aviv, with Yael Arad at the podium.
MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Ester Sokler celebrates after scoring the second of his two goals in the yellow-and-blue’s 4-1 away Premier League victory over Hapoel Beersheba at Turner Stadium

Maccabi Tel Aviv crushes Hapoel Beersheba 4-1 as derby looms large

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruised past Hapoel Beersheba 4-1 as Ester Sokler scored a brace in the win that saw the yellow-and-blue pick up their third victory in as many games to start the season.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Shalev Biton, Israeli athlete and amputee who lost his left leg in May 2021 while serving in the IDF’s Nahal Brigade during Operation Guardian of the Walls.

Adidas apologizes for campaign featuring disabled IDF soldier following calls to boycott

The initiative, limited to local Israeli outlets rather than running globally, included posters and videos featuring disabled athletes who require only one shoe because of limb differences.

|ByALEX CARSON
Kraft Stadium in Jerusalem, seen from above.

From Jerusalem to LA28: American Football is flourishing in Israel at the Kraft Stadium

For American football in Israel, the Kraft name is not simply written on a stadium. It is part of the story of how the sport was built.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Casey Wasserman and the changing landscape of international sport

How a sports marketing pioneer came to shape the LA28 Olympics and navigate the complex, interconnected world of modern international athletics.

AUGUST 6, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH AMRYTT
Beyond the pitch: How modern sports executives shape a global industry.

Meridian Holdings Q2 2026: What happens when the bettors win, but the company still grows?

Meridian Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: MRDN) reported 16% revenue growth, a second consecutive profitable quarter, showing why diversification, technology & Meridian x UFC matter beyond the headline numbers

AUGUST 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH MERIDIAN HOLDINGS
Zoran Milosevic, Chief Executive Officer of Meridian Holdings Inc. at Washington Conference

Coach David Golani's Method: Boxing Prepared Differently

From Soviet roots to international rings: How Israeli boxing coach David Golani revolutionized fight preparation with a novel cognitive-tactical method.

AUGUST 6, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
How an Israeli coach's revolutionary training method turned eleven rounds of experience into a German boxing title.

Noga Reshef wins Under-21 Jiu-Jitsu world title as Israel claims two medals in Abu Dhabi

Noga Reshef won gold, and Yoav Solomon claimed bronze as Israel opened the Under-21 Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Abu Dhabi with two medals and a series of strong performances.

AUGUST 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAEL'S Noga Reshef receives her gold medal at the Under-21 Jiu-Jitsu World Championships in Abu Dhabi.

Israel women’s lacrosse team wins historic bronze at World Championship

Israel defeated the Haudenosaunee 7-4 in Tokyo to claim its first Women’s Field Lacrosse World Championship medal, with Jordyn Lipkin leading the tournament in goals and points.

AUGUST 3, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAEL'S PLAYERS celebrate after defeating the Haudenosaunee 7-4 to capture the country’s first-ever medal at the Women’s Field Lacrosse World Championship in Tokyo.

Israeli soccer clubs extend winning streaks, advance to third round of European qualifying

Maccabi Tel Aviv cruises past Sheriff Tiraspol, Beitar Jerusalem survives a dramatic penalty shootout vs Larnaca, and Hapoel Tel Aviv advances past Ludogorets into the 3rd round.

AUGUST 2, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate after sealing a 6-0 aggregate victory over Sheriff Tiraspol to advance to the third round of UEFA Europa League qualifying.

Toto Cup kicks off with early fireworks

Haifa derby delivers 5 goals • 15-year-old Abuheitzeira scores in pro debut • Late winners abound

JULY 28, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL HAIFA midfielder Yaad Gonen celebrates his opening goal in the dramatic 3-2 derby victory over Maccabi Haifa in Toto Cup group stage action.

One account, plenty of ways to follow the action

A single account gives users access to sports, racing and gaming options, with the platform’s success depending on a simple and seamless user experience.

JULY 27, 2026ByIN COOPERATION WITH BAZOOM
Digital entertainment platforms are bringing sports, games and interactive experiences together through a single user account.

A trip to the 'boy aquarium': Discovering Israel's thriving hockey scene

I’ll admit, this was the first time I’ve ever watched a sports game of any kind in my adult life, and I could not believe how much fun it was.

JULY 25, 2026BySHIR PERETS
Jerusalem's capitals and Ashdod's Dolphins played a close game, keeping us on the edge of our seats all night.

Head Coach Elyaniv Barda on Hapoel Tel Aviv's ambitions, European campaign - interview

Building a squad capable of competing in the Premier League after promotion was no simple task. Last season, Hapoel had to significantly reshape its roster, including adding eight foreign players.

JULY 23, 2026ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV'S fiery head coach Elyaniv Barda has guided the Reds from the Leumit League to European competition in just over a year and now hopes to lead the club to even greater heights.