Wrestling
Wrestling with history: Bringing ancient Chinese martial arts to Israel
In 2023, Josef Levitis founded the Israeli Shuai Jiao Association, which has since joined the European federation.
Disney subsidiary ESPN purchases WWE US streaming rights for $1.6b. over five year period
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, 71, dies from cardiac arrest
Goldberg’s final bell rings in US, not Tel Aviv
American Jew Amit Elor captures gold
‘In my heart, I am also wrestling for Israel’: Cyclist Yakovlev just short of quarters, Semberg ousted.
American-Israeli wrestler Amit Elor eyes Olympic gold, representing two nations
Amit Elor, born to Israeli parents in California, aims for gold in Women's Freestyle Wrestling at the Paris Olympics, representing both the US and Israel.
US wrestling phenom Amit Elor has overcome antisemitism, tragedy, now, she vies for gold in Paris
In Paris, her first Olympic matches are scheduled for Aug. 5 — her father’s birthday.
Longtime Jewish wrestling promoter Paul Heyman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame
For Heyman, 58, the self-described “schmuck son of two extraordinary human beings,” it’s an honor that’s been a long time coming.
The Iron Claw meets the Iron Dome: Wrestler Kevin Von Erich comes to Tel Aviv
Von Erich wants to help Israel hang on, and he will do what he can while he is here. “I love Texas and I love Israel,” he said, before heading off to start his very full day.
Legendary wrestling family to meet hostage families in Israel
Von Erich has expressed support for Israel during the current war, and when representatives of Dizengoff Center and Lev Cinemas invited him to visit, he agreed immediately.
Wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman is glad to be seen as a strong Jew
Friedman is the longest-reigning world champion in the four-year history of All Elite Wrestling — a pro wrestling promotion based in Jacksonville, Florida.
The Von Erich wrestling brothers, subjects of upcoming film ‘The Iron Claw,’ huge in Israel
The Von Erichs aren’t just legends in the Lone Star state. At one time they were a super heavyweight-sized deal in the Jewish state as well.
WWE's Sami Zayn is embroiled in Israel-Gaza controversy, avoids sanctions
Professional wrestler Sami Zayn sparked outrage over alleged anti-Israel activity on social media and alluding to the war in Gaza, but WWE has yet to punish him.
Parashat Vayishlach: Eternal struggle
This most enigmatic encounter of Jacob wrestling with a mystery “man” arouses many questions. Who is this unnamed adversary with whom Jacob struggles all night until the break of dawn?
Chechen-born UFC fighter on Instagram: Jews are guests of Palestinians
Israeli fighter Haim Gozali challenged Khamzat Chimaev to a fight over it.
