Israeli Sports

Hapoel Tel Aviv beats Dubai, Maccabi falls in Barcelona

Blakeney, Micic power first-place Reds against Dubai • Yellow-and-blue drops to 8-12 in Euroleague

HAPOEL TEL AVIV guard Antonio Blakeney reacts after scoring two of his game-high 25 points in the Reds’ 80-65 Euroleague rout of visiting Dubai.

Maccabi Haifa wins north soccer derby against Hapoel Haifa 2-0

MACCABI HAIFA midfielder Eitan Azoulay (back) celebrates after scoring his side’s first goal in the 2-0 derby victory over city rival Hapoel Haifa in Israel Premier League action.

Maccabi Tel Aviv keeps pace in Third with conquest of Hapoe

One of Hapoel Beersheba's Kings Kangwa with teammates and one of Beersheba's Dan Bitton celebrating goals

No Minister, no passport: Bureaucracy risks Israel’s 2026 Winter Olympic dreams

FIGURE SKATER Mariia Seniuk, selected as Israel’s flag bearer, faces uncertainty over her participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics next month in Italy due to a passport issue, a bureaucratic fiasco affecting much of the blue-and-white delegation.

Israel gymnastics national team appeals Indonesia's bar to its athletes

The Southeast Asian nation said it had denied visas to Israeli gymnasts amid an outcry over Israel's military offensive in Gaza, costing Israel a spot in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championship.

OCTOBER 12, 2025ByREUTERS

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

Maccabi outlasts Hapoel in historic Euroleague Tel Aviv derby

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel 103–90 in the first Euroleague derby between the clubs, with a fourth-quarter surge sealing the win in Sofia.

OCTOBER 10, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. brought energy and leadership to the backcourt, scoring 13 fourth-quarter points to help the yellow-and-blue beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 103-90 in the Euroleague.

Israel set for pivotal World Cup qualifiers against Norway, Italy

With key road tests at Norway and Italy, Ben Shimon’s squad aims to keep World Cup dream alive.

OCTOBER 10, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

IF ISRAEL can somehow win both of its upcoming World Cup qualifiers at Norway and Italy this weekend, it will place itself in great position to advance.

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.

OCTOBER 8, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF