Israel Sports

Israeli sports hold a significant niche in the competitive world of European sports and Israel's sports stars, as well as, Jewish athletes from around the world are presented and celebrated for their contributions and achievements. Sports enthusiasts will love the section Israeli sports for the best of Jewish sports stars and their achievements.

Italian fans turn backs during Israeli anthem, accuse Israel of Gaza genocide

During the Israeli national anthem at a soccer match in Budapest, Italian far-right fans protested, calling Israel's actions "genocide."

By WALLA! SPORTS , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
10/09/2024

Ben Shimon leads blue-and-white into Nations League duels vs Belgium, Italy

While the Belgium game is Israel’s home match, due to security concerns, the contest will take place at the Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
06/09/2024

Israel's Sasson snags Paralympics wheelchair tennis bronze

In the final set, Sasson unleashed his best tennis, taking control and storming to a 6-1 win, sealing his first Paralympics medal.

As Israel endured a difficult weekend at home, its athletes won several Paralympic medals

Israel's Paralympian team in Paris has brought the country's 2024 medal count up to 7.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
04/09/2024

Israel’s Paralympic tennis stars make their mark in Paris

The world’s top wheelchair athletes, including four Israelis—Adam Berdichevsky, Guy Sasson, Sergei Lysov, and Maayan Zikri—are competing fiercely at Stade Roland Garros.

By HOWARD BLAS
02/09/2024

Beersheba-Sakhnin match called amid chaos

Fan disrespect for Hatikvah triggers unruliness • Mac TA, Mac Haifa triumph • Tiberias stuns Beitar.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
02/09/2024

Police arrest 12 fans following riots at Hapoel Beersheba vs. Bnei Sakhnin Premier League match

Riots erupted before Hapoel Beersheba vs. Bnei Sakhnin match after anthem mockery, with police arresting twelve fans.

By WALLA! SPORTS
02/09/2024

Ami Dadaon wins gold: Israeli swimmer wins third Paralympic medal

Dadaon, 23, finished the race with a time of 1:20.25, finishing nearly a second and a half ahead of the Japanese silver medalist.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
30/08/2024

Randolph and Hoard make waves with offseason move to Maccabi Tel Aviv

Maccabi Tel Aviv shakes up its roster with Levi Randolph and Jaylen Hoard as the 2024/25 season approaches, aiming to stay strong amid ongoing conflict.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
29/08/2024

Israeli taekwondo fighter Asaf Yasur wins gold medal at Paralympic Games

Asaf Yasur, the world’s top-ranked taekwondo fighter in the under-58 kg category, made history by winning Israel's first medal at the 2024 Paralympic Games.

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