Israeli bobsled team hopes to slide into Beijing Winter Olympics
A group of dedicated Israeli bobsled and skeleton athletes break the stereotype that only countries with a cold climate can excel in winter sports.
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In first, Israeli to play in Moroccan basketball league
Forward Mohamed Abu Arisha gears up to play for AMI Basket, an Ifrane-based team that competes in Morocco's top-level league.
Iran's soccer federation defends player over 'Israel flag' scandal
Ultraconservative lawmakers had criticized former national team captain Mehdi Mahdavikia for wearing a jersey featuring the flags of all FIFA member countries, including Israel, during a friendly match in Qatar.
Sports history: Israeli men's basketball league picks first female head coach
Naomi Kolodny will temporarily replace Maccabi Ashdod head coach Offer Rahimi who has been dismissed due to an unsuccessful start of the season.
Orthodox skater to represent Israel at Beijing Olympics
"It had always been a dream of mine to skate for Israel. As a Jewish religious girl raised modern Orthodox, I know that Israel is our home," said 19-year-old Hailey Kops, a New Jersey native who qualified for the pairs ice skating competition.
'Competitions must be open to all athletes, including Israelis'
The assertion follows the cancellation of this month’s World Team Squash Championships in Kuala Lumpur, after Malaysia refused to allow Israeli athletes into the country.
Swimmer Orian Gablan breaks long-standing Israeli short course record
Gablan completes 1,500-meter freestyle swim in 16:50.44 minutes, beating former Olympic swimmer Adi Bichman's record by 19.85 seconds.
Israeli teen swimmer takes 2nd gold in Abu Dhabi
Anastasia Gorbenko sets new personal best when she swims the 100-meter medley in 57.80.
Israel's Anastasia Gorbenko wins gold at Abu Dhabi World Championships
The 18-year-old grabs the top spot in the women's 50-meter breaststroke. This is the first victory by an Israeli swimmer at the Short Course Championships.
'Jewish Jordan' enters sports-equipment industry, scores big
“Aviv” nets are antimicrobial and moisture-wicking to benefit the quality of performance for players, in addition to their well-being. And they have an Israeli correlation, too.