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Israel achieves historic best at International Mathematical Olympiad, securing 6th place globally

This marks a historic milestone for the Israeli mathematics team at the 66th IMO, an event founded in 1959. The Israeli contingent competed against 639 students, demonstrating unprecedented success.

|ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Israel's National Mathematics Team has achieved its most successful result in the country's history of participation in the International Mathematical Olympiad.
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

Them Israel's 20 athletes, who have sustained injuries during IDF service, are set to compete in various disciplines, including swimming, cycling, archery, table tennis, and indoor rowing.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
One of Israel baseball swag on display at film premiere and one of filmmaker Daniel A. Miller and Team Israel's Nate Fish

Team Israel baseball debuts film: 'Israel Swings for Gold'

Nate Fish, heading to the 2020 Olympics with Team Israel, filmed their journey. Now CEO of Israel Baseball Americas, he continues to support Israel baseball, fostering talent and resources.

|ByHOWARD BLAS
TEAM ISRAEL won a silver medal at the European Baseball Championships in Torino, Italy, after a heartbreaking 9-4 loss to the Netherlands in the final.

Team Israel launches American organization to support baseball’s growth in Israel

The new US-based nonprofit, which officially launches Monday, will focus on building a pipeline of American Jewish baseball players who may one day take the field for Israel.

|ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

Israel cycling opens season with victory

The team has displayed exceptional ability throughout the prestigious Tour Down Under.

JANUARY 22, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAEL - PREMIER TECH cyclist Steve Williams celebrates as he crosses the finish line to seal his victory in Sunday's Tour Down Under race in Australia.

Israel’s Under-18 squad ready for its turn

Omer Mayer and Co. hope to follow the summer success of other young blue-and-white National Teams.

JULY 20, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JUST 16 years old, Israel guard Omer Mayer will suit up for the blue-and-white Under-18 team this weekend in the group stage of the European Championship.

Disappointing draw for Israel vs. Kosovo in Euro Qualifier

Hazan’s blue-and-white stumbles out of gate in Euro Qualifier, salvaging a point at Bloomfield

MARCH 26, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Kosovo midfielder Arber Zeneli (in black) shoots between a trio of Israeli defenders during the sides’ 1-1 draw on Saturday night in their Euro 2024 Group I qualifier at Bloomfield Stadium.

Orthodox prospect Jacob Steinmetz shines for Team Israel in World Baseball Classic loss

Jacob Steinmetz, the first Orthodox Jew to be drafted into the MLB, struck out three batters – including a six-time All-Star and a World Series MVP.

MARCH 15, 2023ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Jacob Steinmetz pitched for Team Israel against the Dominican Republic, March 14, 2023, in Miami.

How Israel built its most talented baseball roster ever for the 2023 World Baseball Classic

Pulling the team together took a combination of personal cajoling, a widely respected manager and Jewish geography

MARCH 15, 2023ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
MANY OF players who suited up for Team Israel at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 will be back donning the blue-and-white this month at the World Baseball Classic, where Israel will be playing in Pool D in Miami.

Team Israel loses 10-0 to Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic's first-ever perfect game

Israel’s loss to Puerto Rico could be a harbinger of what’s to come over the next two days.

MARCH 14, 2023ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
MANY OF players who suited up for Team Israel at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 will be back donning the blue-and-white this month at the World Baseball Classic, where Israel will be playing in Pool D in Miami.

Brad Ausmus, Kevin Youkilis join Team Israel coaching staff for 2023 World Baseball Classic

The arrival of former MLB All-Stars Brad Ausmus and Kevin Youkilis was announce by team manage Ian Kinsler, himself a former Jewish MLB All-Star.

DECEMBER 30, 2022ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Brad Ausmus, left, and Kevin Youkilis, right, have joined Team Israel's coaching staff for the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Team Israel to boast current MLBers on its World Baseball Classic roster

The MLB will permit players to compete in the World Baseball Classic only if they are citizens of the country they represent or eligible to become one.

OCTOBER 15, 2022ByHILLEL KUTTLER/ JTA
Israel’s national baseball team won a silver at the European Championships on September 19 after losing the final to the Netherlands.

Tyler Herron, former Team Israel pitcher, dies at 35

During a 16-year career, Tyler Herron, former Team Israel pitcher, played for several minor league teams.

OCTOBER 29, 2021ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Team Israel beat France 10-0 in their game at the European Baseball Championships, on September 13, 2021.

Behind the silver lining for blue-and-white baseball

Israel caps off stellar summer on the diamond with second-place finish at European Championships in Torino

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021ByDANNY GROSSMAN
TEAM ISRAEL won a silver medal at the European Baseball Championships in Torino, Italy, after a heartbreaking 9-4 loss to the Netherlands in the final.

Baseball: Israel loses European Championship to Netherlands, wins silver

The Dutch take the gold, downing Israel 9-4 with a late-inning comeback.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021ByDANNY GROSSMAN
Team Israel wins silver after heartbreaking loss to the Netherlands in the final game of the European Baseball Championships, on September 20, 2021.