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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.

 HAPOEL BEERSHEBA’S Dan Bitton (front) celebrates with teammate Zahi Ahmed after he scored the final goal in their 5-1 State Cup semifinal win over Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Beersheba books final duel with Beitar

 European Acrobatic Championship Luxembourg 2025 Israel Mixed Pair takes the Gold with the highest score of the competition.

Israeli gymnasts shine at European Acrobatic Championships

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 DENI AVDIJA speaks to reporters upon his return to Israel this week following a NBA season that saw him take his game to the next level with the Portland Trail Blazers.

How Deni Avdija quietly became Portland’s most reliable star

By HOWARD BLAS
 MEMBERS OF THE ‘Kesher Ayin’ running group pose with Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion (right) at the Jerusalem Marathon earlier this month.

Blind, sighted athletes run side by side in Jersualem Marathon

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate their EuroCup title-clinching victory over host Gran Canaria on Friday night, a result that ensures the Reds' qualification to the Euroleague for next season.

Hapoel Tel Aviv makes Israeli hoops history

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
L to R: Second placed Israel's Gashau Ayale, Italian winner Iliass Aouani and third placed Israel's Maru Teferi pose on the podium after the men's marathon from Leuven to Brussels, at the European Running Championships, in Brussels on April 13, 2025.

Israeli Mens Track team wins gold in marathon at Belgium's European Running Championships

 : HAPOEL TEL AVIV players celebrate their Game 1 victory over Gran Canaria in the EuroCup finals, with a potentially title-clinching Game 2 set for Friday night.

'For me we beat Hamas': Hapoel Tel Aviv owner says after first European title win

 JOHNATHAN MOTLEY lays in the ball for Hapoel Tel Aviv in its 74-65 Game 1 victory over Gran Canaria in the EuroCup finals, with Game 2 set for Friday night.

Israeli basketball fans warned to take extra precautions prior to game in Spain

 Israeli Olympians Daniela Peleg and Yuval Freilich at this week's event in Eilat

Strength meets sea: IDF orphans, Olympic athletes unite for inspirational day in Eilat

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 JOHNATHAN MOTLEY lays in the ball for Hapoel Tel Aviv in its 74-65 Game 1 victory over Gran Canaria in the EuroCup finals, with Game 2 set for Friday night.

Hapoel Tel Aviv opens EuroCup finals with convincing conquest of Gran Canaria

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 YARDEN SHUA scored and set up another goal in Beitar Jerusalem's 3-0 State Cup quarterfinal victory over Bnei Sakhnin.

Beitar Jerusalem to battle Bnei Reineh in State Cup semifinals

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 IF HAPOEL TEL AVIV wins the EuroCup finals against Gran Canaria, it will qualify for the Euroleague for the first time ever in the 2025/26 season – which would thrill owner Ofer Yannay.

Yannay’s bold bet pays off as Hapoel Tel Aviv eyes Euroleague

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 HAPOEL TEL AVIV coach Dimitrios Itoudis embarked with his team to Bulgaria for Game 1 of the EuroCup best-of-3 final vs Gran Canaria.

From the road to the top for Hapoel Tel Aviv

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
YAEL ARAD, Chair of Israel Olympic Committee, visits Bucharest’s historic Coral Synagogue

Israel, Romania sign landmark Olympic cooperation agreement

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Approximately 40,000 runners took to the streets of the capital on Friday morning for the 14th International Jerusalem ‘Winner’ Marathon – marking a record-breaking turnout and one of the most emotionally charged marathons in the city’s history.

Tens of thousands run in record-breaking Jerusalem Marathon

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 DOR PERETZ (center) celebrates after scoring the yellow-and-blue’s second goal in its 3-1 conquest of host Hapoel Beersheba this week in Israel Premier League action at Turner Stadium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv tops table as championship race heats up

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 HAPOEL TEL AVIV forward Tomer Ginat scores two points during the Reds’ 96-91 victory over Valencia in Game 2 of their EuroCup semifinal series.

Hapoel Tel Aviv keeps EuroCup season alive

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 Racers are seen running in the annual Jerusalem Winner Marathon.

The race is on: Runners prepare for 14th annual Jerusalem Marathon

 ISRAEL'S MANOR SOLOMON (front) in action with Norway's Aron Donnum during the sides’ World Cup qualifier this week at Nagyerdei Stadion in Debrecen, Hungary, which the Norwegians won 4-2.

Israel falls to Norway in World Cup qualification

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 FRIDAY MARKS the 93rd anniversary of the inaugural Maccabiah Games, which will take place once again this summer.

Maccabi World Union commemorates 93rd anniversary of first Maccabiah Games

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 ISRAELI FORWARD Deni Avdija has been playing at an All-Star level over the past few weeks for the Portland Trail Blazers in his first year with the club, and fifth NBA season overall.

Deni Avdija’s breakout season lifts Israeli hoops

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
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