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Israeli sports hold a significant niche in the competitive world of European sports and Israel's sports stars, as well as, Jewish athletes from around the world are presented and celebrated for their contr... Read moreibutions and achievements. Sports enthusiasts will love the section Israeli sports for the best of Jewish sports stars and their achievements. Less

 OVER 3,200 women are expected to participate in this year’s Maccabiah, with the goal of full gender equality by 2029.

Maccabiah 2025 celebrates continued commitment to advancing women in sports

 THE NEW Yad Mordechai Forest Singletrack will officially launch on Friday with a KKL-JNF inaugural event.

KKL-JNF opens new mountain biking trail

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 JERUSALEM MAYOR Moshe Lion (center) at yesterday’s launch event at Givat Ram for the 14th International Jerusalem Winner Marathon, slated for April 4 in the capital.

Jerusalem Marathon honors Israel’s heroes

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
  PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israel forward Deni Avdija (left) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers defender Isaac Okoro during the Cavs' 133-129 overtime victory. Avdija had a triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in defeat.

Avdija first Israeli with NBA triple-double

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 AYHAM NASSER was an active member of the Israel swimming community. The 25-year-old was shot and killed over the weekend in Tira.

Arab Israeli swimming champion Ayham Nasser murdered, community in mourning

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 Peter Paltchik: "This is a significant step toward creating a real support system for the next generation of Israeli sports.”

Paltchik Foundation awards scholarships to 10 promising young athletes

By WALLA! SPORTS
 SAEED HASANEIN was dismissed from his role as stadium announcer of Israel Premier League club Bnei Sakhnin after his anti-Israel statements during matches.

Bnei Sakhnin announcer fired after anti-Israel remarks on Hamas TV

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 ISRAEL GUARD Ben Saraf (left) scored 11 points in the blue-and-white 84-78 victory over Portugal in EuroBasket qualifying.

Shorthanded blue-and-white beats Portugal; Slovenia on tap

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 THE WIDESPREAD allegations of match-fixing in Israel's lower leagues led to yesterday suspension of the Ligat Alef North season.

Liga Alef North suspended amid match-fixing scandal

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
EITAN BURG has stood out this season with Bnei Herzliya, earning a first-time call-up to the National Team for the upcoming European qualifying window.

National Team newcomer Eitan Burg ready for his shot on the big stage

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 Hockey stick and puck on ice

Israeli women soar to silver at hockey worlds

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
  FANS AT Turner Stadium celebrate the return of hostage Iair Horn, who was honored before Hapoel Beersheba’s 4-0 victory over Ironi Tiberias.

High-scoring soccer thrills and emotional returns

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 ISRAEL FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION Chairman Shino Zuaretz addresses the media yesterday regarding the investigation into widespread match-fixing in the lower league of Israeli soccer.

Israel's soccer leagues face allegations of serious match-fixing

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 MACCABI TEL AVIV’s Levi Randolph shoots over Elitzur Netanya’s Ariel Aizik during the yellow-and-blue’s 99-83 victory this week in Israeli league action.

Thrilling comebacks across Israeli basketball courts

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Whistler Welcome Celebration during the Invictus Games in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada February 10, 2025.

Israel grabs Invictus Games gold, bronze

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
AFTER MOVING from Hapoel Haifa crosstown to Maccabi Haifa last month, forward Guy Melamed (right) featured in Monday’s 1-1 derby draw.

Beersheba maintains hold on first place

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
ROKAS JOKUBATIS (left) led Maccabi Tel Aviv with 27 points in its 95-93 overtime victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Maccabi Tel Aviv needs OT to edge neighbor Hapoel in State Cup semi

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 CHRIS JOHNSON and Hapoel Jerusalem fans celebrate after the Reds claimed a narrow 89-86 conquest of Bnei Herzliya in the State Cup semifinal in the capital.

Hapoel Jerusalem set up State Cup final against Tel Aviv team

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
  TOMER GINAT (right) and Hapoel Tel Aviv were too strong for Ulm in a 97-90 victory that secured a spot in the EuroCup quarterfinals without having to play in the round-of-16.

Hapoel TA, Jerusalem lock up EuroCup quarterfinal berths

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 HAPOEL BEERSHEBA’S Iverson Molinar hits the game-winning shot late in the fourth quarter of his team’s 83-82 road victory over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Molinar, Beersheba beat Hapoel Tel Aviv at buzzer

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 KEVIN YOUKILIS and Dan Kraft at the Western Wall last week.

Dan Kraft and Kevin Youkilis reflect on ‘eye-opening’ mission to Israel

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
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