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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.

 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

 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
A PACKED stands at Teddy Stadium in the norm for Hapoel Jerusalem matches, with the fan-owned club holding its membership elections this week.

More than fans: How Hapoel Jerusalem supporters shape the soccer club’s future

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
  MACCABI WORLD UNION – which is gearing up for its quadrennial flagship event, the Maccabiah, this summer – spans six continents, with 450 clubs in over 70 countries.

Maccabi World Union Congress kicks off celebration of sport, unity, Jewish identity

  HAPOEL TEL AVIV big man Johnathan Motley grabs a rebound during his 22-point-six-board MVP performance in the Reds’ 95-91 win over Bnei Herzliya.

Hapoel Tel Aviv tunes up for EuroCup

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 ISRAEL HAS a pivotal weekend ahead in World Cup qualifying, with matches against Estonia and Norway on tap, with the blue-and-white ‘hosting’ in Debrecen, Hungary.

National Team set for World Cup qualifiers against Estonia and Norway in Hungary

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 JONATHAN AND YIFTACH KUTZ shared a love for sports, specifically basketball. The brothers, along with their parents and sister, were murdered at home in Kibbutz Kfar Aza on October 7, 2023.

Campaign to renovate basketball court in memory of Kutz family

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 FORMER HOSTAGE and Maccabi Tel Aviv fan Emily Damari takes part in a tribute on the pitch at Bloomfield Stadium before the team’s 3-0 win over Hapoel Haifa.

Emotional tribute to former hostages at Maccabi Tel Aviv-Hapoel Haifa clash

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
HAPOEL TEL AVIV’S Johnathan Motley drives to the hoop for two points in the Reds’ 67-61 win over Turk Telekom in Bulgaria to punch their ticket to the EuroCup semifinals.

Mixed EuroCup fortunes for Israeli clubs

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
  DAFNA LANG was elected as the first Israeli representative to the Management Board of European Cycling Union with support from over 70% of the voting delegates.

Israel’s Dafna Lang elected to European Cycling Union Board

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 MACCABI TEL AVIV’s Dor Turgeman celebrates after scoring late in the first half of the yellow-and-blue’s 2-0 triumph over Hapoel Haifa.

Playoff race heats up in Premier League

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 A GROUP of children of IDF reservists pose during a training session with members of the National Team in Shefayim.

Israel’s ‘Reserve Team’ youth train with National Team coach, players

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 Israel's four-man bobsled team.

Shul runnings: The Israeli bobsled, skeleton racing teams with Olympic ambitions

By LAURI DONAHUE
 OVER 3,200 women are expected to participate in this year’s Maccabiah, with the goal of full gender equality by 2029.

Maccabiah 2025 celebrates continued commitment to advancing women in sports

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 THE NEW Yad Mordechai Forest Singletrack will officially launch on Friday with a KKL-JNF inaugural event.

KKL-JNF opens new mountain biking trail

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 JERUSALEM MAYOR Moshe Lion (center) at yesterday’s launch event at Givat Ram for the 14th International Jerusalem Winner Marathon, slated for April 4 in the capital.

Jerusalem Marathon honors Israel’s heroes

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
  PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS Israel forward Deni Avdija (left) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers defender Isaac Okoro during the Cavs' 133-129 overtime victory. Avdija had a triple-double with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in defeat.

Avdija first Israeli with NBA triple-double

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
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