Israel Sports

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.

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

The draw included football, basketball, 3x3 basketball, and futsal, in addition to other group ball sports such as ice hockey, rugby, and baseball.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
07/05/2025

Hapoel Jerusalem partners with IsrALS

The team will promote the 12th Friends Race for ALS, a fundraising event providing critical support for ALS patients and research initiatives.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
07/05/2025

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Beersheba still neck-and-neck

Bloomfield draw keeps title race tight • Netanya blanks Beitar • Mac Haifa still reeling from Bachar’s firing

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
06/05/2025

Ashdod edges Rishon for Israel women’s hoops title

Maccabi Ashdod defeated Hapoel Rishon Lezion 76-60 in the fifth and decisive game of the series.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
06/05/2025

Israel judo coach Oren Smadja resigns after 15 years

"Precisely because judo is part of my soul, I can no longer, I can’t believe I’m saying this, but that’s it, I’m giving up and submitting my resignation," Smadja said on social media.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
05/05/2025

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

The dual resignation comes after Maccabi Haifa suffered a humiliating 5-1 derby defeat to Hapoel Haifa.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
05/05/2025

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

Reports suggest Tottenham are open to selling Solomon for £15–20 million – a fee that now seems like a bargain for a player who has become a fan favorite.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
04/05/2025

Herzog hosts Hapoel Tel Aviv after EuroCup triumph

President Herzog began the proceedings as he welcomed the club home.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
01/05/2025

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

On paper, Israel should be able to get through the group. However, each team that it will face poses its own challenges.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
01/05/2025
  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

Beitar Jerusalem condemned the actions of the individuals involved and pledged full cooperation with the investigation.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
29/04/2025
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