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Two hundred participants learn about Italian cyclist Gino Bartali, who saved 800 Jews during the Holocaust and was named Righteous Among the Nations.

The Masters is one of the most important judo competitions in the world after the Olympic Games and World Championships. Dozens of leading judokas are expected to participate in the event, slated to be held in Jerusalem in December.

While Qatar does not have formal relations with Israel, Israeli soccer fans will be allowed to attend the games. Security expert Maj. Gen. (ret.) David Tsur: Israelis need to remember that Qatar is not a "friendly" destination.

"Project Max,"a joint initiative between the Maccabi World Union and Israeli company Sighteer, seeks to create global awareness about and promote the "inspiring story of Jewish sport on social media and the metaverse."

Fencers Nicole Feigin, Adele Bogdanov, Sohpia Vainberg, and Eva Galper had been ranked 11th when they entered the epee fencing competition. Poland takes silver and US takes bronze at event.

Eitan Lemberger automatically advanced to the next round and finished the competition in 18th place in the Junior World Fencing Championships.

In Paris, meanwhile, the national synchronized swimming team finishes the FINA Artistic Swimming World Series 2022 with two bronze medals.

At only 20 years old, Liel Abada is the next big thing in Israeli soccer. The kid who grew up with Maccabi Petah Tikva is leading the Israeli youth team on its march to the Euros and doing brilliantly at Celtic, who are fighting for the championship with their city rivals Glasgow Rangers. Along the way he has gotten used to life overseas and has even learned to speak English with a Scottish accent. “I hope to play as much as possible in Europe,” he says, “and the main thing is to remain modest.”

Tal Engler and Sergey Richter of Israel defeat Serbs Andrea Arsovic and Lazar Kovacevic 17 to 11 in the 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team event to take home the gold.