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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 contributions and achievements. Sports enthusiasts will love the section Israeli sports for the best of Jewish sports stars and their achievements.

In preparation for the Maccabiah, which will open on July 8, a live draw for team sports was held for ball sports with more than one group. Maccabiah CEO Roy Hessing stated: ‘We are working around the clock to ensure a top-notch sports experience.’

‘Excitement in the air!’ Team sports live draw held for Maccabiah

 A message on the video board above the court at Hapoel Jerusalem’s Pais Arena encourages fans to support IsrALS and the 12th annual ‘Friends Race for ALS’ on May 22.

Hapoel Jerusalem partners with IsrALS

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Weslley Patati (left) and Hapoel Beersheba’s Eliel Peretz vie for the ball during their teams’ 1-1 draw at Bloomfield Stadium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beersheba still neck-and-neck

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Ashdod players and coaches celebrate after clinching the championship over Hapoel Rishon Lezion.

Ashdod edges Rishon for Israel women’s hoops title

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Oren Smadja, who coached Israel’s men’s national judo team for 15 years, stepped down citing deep concerns for the sport’s future.

Israel judo coach Oren Smadja resigns after 15 years

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Barak Bachar led Maccabi Haifa through triumphs and setbacks over two stints at the club before being abruptly let go late Sunday after the Greens’ dramatic downturn in form late in the season.

End of an era: Maccabi Haifa parts ways with Barak Bachar and Gal Alberman

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Leeds United's Israeli forward Manor Solomon celebrates after scoring the Championship title-clinching goal against Plymouth Argyle in a 2-1 win on Saturday.

Manor Solomon’s moment of magic lifts Leeds United to Championship glory

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
HAPOEL TEL AVIV players and management celebrate with President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal, after winning the EuroCup to earn promotion to the Euroleague.

Herzog hosts Hapoel Tel Aviv after EuroCup triumph

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 ISRAEL STAR Deni Avdija (left) speaks with National Team coach Ariel Beit Halachmi during a recent practice ahead of this summer’s EuroBasket tournament.

No easy road: Avdija, Israel gear up for tricky EuroBasket challenge in Poland

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 Fireworks and flares at a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match at Teddy Stadium, April 2025; illustrative.

Child injured by firework at Teddy Stadium during Beitar Jerusalem match

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 EDEN NIMRI was a soldier – and former member of Israel’s national youth swimming team – who was killed on October 7.

OCI honors fallen athlete Eden Nimri with handwritten logo tribute

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 THE GRANDSON of Holocaust survivors, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Israel forward Rafi Menco carries memory, pride, and resilience into every game.

Maccabi Tel Aviv: A legacy of Holocaust remembrance through three generations

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 HAPOEL BEERSHEBA’S Dan Bitton (front) celebrates with teammate Zahi Ahmed after he scored the final goal in their 5-1 State Cup semifinal win over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Beersheba books final duel with Beitar

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 European Acrobatic Championship Luxembourg 2025 Israel Mixed Pair takes the Gold with the highest score of the competition.

Israeli gymnasts shine at European Acrobatic Championships

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 DENI AVDIJA speaks to reporters upon his return to Israel this week following a NBA season that saw him take his game to the next level with the Portland Trail Blazers.

How Deni Avdija quietly became Portland’s most reliable star

By HOWARD BLAS
 MEMBERS OF THE ‘Kesher Ayin’ running group pose with Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion (right) at the Jerusalem Marathon earlier this month.

Blind, sighted athletes run side by side in Jersualem Marathon

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate their EuroCup title-clinching victory over host Gran Canaria on Friday night, a result that ensures the Reds' qualification to the Euroleague for next season.

Hapoel Tel Aviv makes Israeli hoops history

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
L to R: Second placed Israel's Gashau Ayale, Italian winner Iliass Aouani and third placed Israel's Maru Teferi pose on the podium after the men's marathon from Leuven to Brussels, at the European Running Championships, in Brussels on April 13, 2025.

Israeli Mens Track team wins gold in marathon at Belgium's European Running Championships

 : HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate their Game 1 victory over Gran Canaria in the EuroCup finals, with a potentially title-clinching Game 2 set for Friday night.

'For me we beat Hamas': Hapoel Tel Aviv owner says after first European title win

 JOHNATHAN MOTLEY lays in the ball for Hapoel Tel Aviv in its 74-65 Game 1 victory over Gran Canaria in the EuroCup finals, with Game 2 set for Friday night.

Israeli basketball fans warned to take extra precautions prior to game in Spain

 Israeli Olympians Daniela Peleg and Yuval Freilich at this week's event in Eilat

Strength meets sea: IDF orphans, Olympic athletes unite for inspirational day in Eilat

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
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