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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.

 MACCABI HAIFA'S Gadi Kinda (left) with Rabbi Shneor Gueta, who visited with the Israeli midfielder in the hospital this week and posted a video together on Instagram.

Maccabi Haifa's Gadi Kinda sends emotional message from hospital

 ERAN ZAHAVI (left) celebrates with his Maccabi Tel Aviv teammates after his hat-trick during the yellow-and-blue’s 6-1 away victory over Maccabi Netanya to keep the pressure on leader Hapoel Beersheba in the Israel Premier League championship race

Championship race coming down to wire

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 HAPOEL TEL AVIV teammates Johnathan Motley (left) and Bar Timor celebrate during the Reds’ 86-72 series-clinching victory over Hapoel Gilboa/Galil.

Herzliya extends series as three playoff matchups end in sweeps

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Shira Rachlin stays still, grounded with the ball, while captain Esther Jarreau rucks over her to keep opponents from grabbing it before Maya Zanger-Nadis comes to the rescue.

Jerusalem’s lionesses roar to score in Israeli rugby revival

By NATAN ROTHSTEIN
 OPENING CEREMONY, Maccabiah 2022

How Jewish athletes are preparing for the first Maccabiah since October 7

By FELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
In preparation for the Maccabiah, which will open on July 8, a live draw for team sports was held for ball sports with more than one group. Maccabiah CEO Roy Hessing stated: ‘We are working around the clock to ensure a top-notch sports experience.’

‘Excitement in the air!’ Team sports live draw held for Maccabiah

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 A message on the video board above the court at Hapoel Jerusalem’s Pais Arena encourages fans to support IsrALS and the 12th annual ‘Friends Race for ALS’ on May 22.

Hapoel Jerusalem partners with IsrALS

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Weslley Patati (left) and Hapoel Beersheba’s Eliel Peretz vie for the ball during their teams’ 1-1 draw at Bloomfield Stadium.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beersheba still neck-and-neck

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Maccabi Ashdod players and coaches celebrate after clinching the championship over Hapoel Rishon Lezion.

Ashdod edges Rishon for Israel women’s hoops title

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Oren Smadja, who coached Israel’s men’s national judo team for 15 years, stepped down citing deep concerns for the sport’s future.

Israel judo coach Oren Smadja resigns after 15 years

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
Barak Bachar led Maccabi Haifa through triumphs and setbacks over two stints at the club before being abruptly let go late Sunday after the Greens’ dramatic downturn in form late in the season.

End of an era: Maccabi Haifa parts ways with Barak Bachar and Gal Alberman

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Leeds United's Israeli forward Manor Solomon celebrates after scoring the Championship title-clinching goal against Plymouth Argyle in a 2-1 win on Saturday.

Manor Solomon’s moment of magic lifts Leeds United to Championship glory

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
HAPOEL TEL AVIV players and management celebrate with President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal, after winning the EuroCup to earn promotion to the Euroleague.

Herzog hosts Hapoel Tel Aviv after EuroCup triumph

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 ISRAEL STAR Deni Avdija (left) speaks with National Team coach Ariel Beit Halachmi during a recent practice ahead of this summer’s EuroBasket tournament.

No easy road: Avdija, Israel gear up for tricky EuroBasket challenge in Poland

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 Fireworks and flares at a Beitar Jerusalem soccer match at Teddy Stadium, April 2025; illustrative.

Child injured by firework at Teddy Stadium during Beitar Jerusalem match

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 EDEN NIMRI was a soldier – and former member of Israel’s national youth swimming team – who was killed on October 7.

OCI honors fallen athlete Eden Nimri with handwritten logo tribute

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
 THE GRANDSON of Holocaust survivors, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Israel forward Rafi Menco carries memory, pride, and resilience into every game.

Maccabi Tel Aviv: A legacy of Holocaust remembrance through three generations

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 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

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
 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
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