Tournament

Israeli grandmaster Yahli Sokolovsky wins European Under-20 Chess Championship

Sokolovsky finished atop the standings with seven points from nine possible, recording five wins and four draws without suffering a single defeat throughout the tournament.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAELI GRANDMASTER Yahli Sokolovsky celebrates after being crowned the 2026 European Under-20 chess champion in Montenegro.
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Maccabi Tel Aviv hit by player absences ahead of new season

The Yellows will soon open training, but even after finalizing the roster, the coaching staff will have to manage without six to seven players due to injuries and national team call-ups.

|ByOR SHKEDI
"Ayala’s story shows how openness about genetic illness can inspire others and encourage greater awareness."

Young ambassador: A girl’s journey to the World Cup puts a spotlight on genetic awareness

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH TOM WHITE
Folarin Balogun of the US is shown a red card by referee Raphael Claus on July 1, 2026.

Trump intervention prompts FIFA to reverse World Cup red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun

The unprecedented move has thrust FIFA's disciplinary process into the global spotlight and prompted an angry response from Belgium, which plays the US on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.

|ByREUTERS

Prestigious world-class ATP 250 tennis tournament returns to Israel after 26 years

Tel Aviv Watergen Open 2022 to be held September 25 - October 2

AUGUST 2, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tel Aviv Watergen open

Israel's Tipalti teams up with Unified to better League of Legends tournaments

The companies will process payment distribution to the participants of Unified esports tournaments, streamlining the fan experience turnaround time when a player wins a cash prize competition.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tipalti CEO and co-founder Chen Amit