Israeli Sports

Israel–Premier Tech to drop Israeli identity amid safety concerns

Facing protests and security risks, Israel–Premier Tech will rebrand for 2026, removing “Israel” from its name to ensure the team’s survival in Europe.

SRAEL - PREMIER TECH rider Marco Frigo in action as pro-Palestine protestors are pictured in the background during Stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana in Valladolid, Spain, in September.

From Brazil to Tel Aviv, Marcio Santos eyes Euroleague glory

MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Brazilian newcomer Marcio Santos is embracing his first Euroleague season with confidence and ambition as he looks to help the yellow-and-blue chase continental success.

Beitar Jerusalem’s Timoti Muzi nets hat trick in 5-2 win over Petah Tikva

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after Timoti Muzi’s stunning hat trick led the 10-man squad to a 5-2 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva at Teddy Stadium.

Security concerns overshadow Israel's World Cup qualifiers in Norway and Italy

Demonstrators hold placards calling for Israel to be banned from the Union of Cycling International (UCI), UEFA and FIFA global and European soccer, during a national protest, ahead of the two year anniversary of Hamas’s October 7, 2023 massacre , in Dublin, Ireland, October 4 2025.

Israel's role in world football should be decided by UEFA, says Montagliani

UEFA was expected to hold an emergency vote this week on whether to suspend Israel from European competition over the war in Gaza.

OCTOBER 1, 2025ByREUTERS

Tight battles as Israeli teams still hitting stride

High-energy, European-level games have defined this dynamic season so far.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

HAPOEL BEERSHEBA'S Dan Bitton celebrates after scoring the lone goal in the Southern Reds' 1-0 victory over host Maccabi Haifa at Sammy Ofer Stadium.

UEFA has no plans to expel Israel, confirms the soccer union

Despite political pressure from multiple countries to ban Israeli from UEFA and FIFA, Israel remains in the game.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

ISRAEL AND Italy players line up during the national anthems before their World Cup qualifier at Hungary’s Nagyerdei Stadion in September.

Israelis shine in European water skiing

"Once again the Israeli team has proven that in slalom we’ve been among the best in the world for nearly a decade,” said Maoz Tal, CEO of the Israel Water Ski Association.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

ISRAELI WATER SKIERS Aviv Levy (left) and Yam Lev celebrate on the podium after the gold and bronze medals, respectively at the European Water Ski Championships in Beckum, Germany (Ayelet/Courtesy)

Israel comes in 7th at European baseball championship

Israel’s baseball team ended its European Championship run with an 11-5 win over Croatia, highlighted by home runs and strong pitching.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

THE ISRAEL National Baseball Team displayed mostly solid defense during its European Championship run, which resulted in a seventh-place finish for the blue-and-white.

Hapoel Jerusalem, Hapoel Tel Aviv to duel in Winner Cup final

Hapoel Jerusalem downed Maccabi Tel Aviv 79-69 as Jared Harper starred once again to advance to the Winner Cup final.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

KHADEEN CARRINGTON (left) and Hapoel Jerusalem overcame Tamir Blatt (45) and Maccabi Tel Aviv over the weekend in their Winner Cup semifinal clash.

Israeli men finish 5th at flag football Euros, qualify for Worlds

Israel’s men’s flag football team finished fifth at the Euro Champs in Paris, securing a spot at the 2026 World Championships in Düsseldorf.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

THE ISRAELI men's national team poses after finishing in fifth place at the IFAF Flag Football European Championship this weekend in Paris.

Israel cycling team barred from Italian race amid protest threats

Israel–Premier Tech was barred from the Giro dell’Emilia due to protest threats, highlighting rising efforts to sideline Israeli athletes worldwide.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

SRAEL–PREMIER TECH riders pose before Stage 1 of the Vuelta a Espana in August. The team has been barred from the Giro dell'Emilia over 'safety concerns.'

UCI chief says Israeli athletes are welcome amid boycott calls

A member of the International Olympic Committee affirmed that Israeli athletes will be allowed to participate in cycling competitions.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025ByREUTERS

Cycling - Vuelta a Espana - Stage 21 - Madrid to Madrid - Spain - September 8, 2024 A rider of Team dsm-Firmenich PostNL rides past people with flags and banners in support of Palestinians in Gaza, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict during the last stage of Spain

Israel, Trump admin working to block UEFA from banning Israel from European soccer

A majority of UEFA member states are currently in favor of suspending the Jewish state, according to sources cited by The Times.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025ByMATHILDA HELLER, JERUSALEM POST STAFF