Israeli taekwondo athlete snubbed by Egyptian competitor
Sami al-Husseini leaves mat without bowing or shaking hands with Avishag Semberg.
Sports
Israeli, British disabled veterans square off in fourth annual Veteran Games
The week-long event is being hosted by the IDF Disabled Veterans’ Organization in conjunction with Beit Halochem UK (BHUK) at the Beit Halochem rehab, recreation and sports center in Tel Aviv.
In blow to Iran, Israel awarded 2023 Ice Hockey Women's World Championship
Much like this year's even in Belgrade in March, the Iranian women's national ice hockey team will almost assuredly boycott the competition next year.
Rabbi blesses Lakers star Lebron James
Second-highest scorer in NBA history has known Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto for years, and contributed to his Shuva Israel organization.
Owner of New York Giants unhappy with football game on Rosh Hashanah
John Mara requested that the NFL change the date to accommodate the team’s large Jewish fanbase in the New York metropolitan area. The league denied the request.
Israeli athlete brings home historic European Climbing Championships medal
Geva Levin wins bronze, becoming the first Israeli to ascend the podium in the tournament's history. "This is just the beginning for me, a long road lies ahead of similar accomplishments," he says.
Defense officials hope to see Israelis take direct flights to World Cup in Qatar
Move would help the 15,000 Israelis expected to attend the tournament reach their destination without layovers. National Security Council continues to warn against unnecessary travel to Qatar "in light of the hostility toward Israel in the country and the presence there of terrorist actors."
IOC posthumously awards Olympic Order to Israeli official Alex Gilady
IOC President Thomas Bach praises Gilady's "outstanding contributions to our movement," and describes him as a "pioneer in so many respects."
Gold-medalist kickboxer waves Israeli flag at World Cup in Turkey
"I’m first and foremost an Israeli citizen," says Loay Sakas. "I represent the country and want everyone here to live in peace with each other."
In first, Israel to host European Water Polo Championship
Tel Aviv will be the host city, where the Israel Trade Fairs and Convention Center (Expo Tel Aviv) will be transformed into a giant water polo venue at a cost of NIS 4 million ($1.17 million).