Avdija will return to the national team for the first time since EuroBasket 2022, while former Indiana Pacers forward TJ Leaf has also been called up.
Israel’s U19 basketball team overcomes hurdles to compete in the FIBA World Championship this June.
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem were tied 1-1 in the best-of-three finals when Israel launched a preemptive strike against Iran, initiating the current war.
Several countries have offered to host the team for training purposes, but without security clearance and logistical approval, the squad remains sidelined.
The country declared a state of emergency, closing skies for air travel, affecting Israel’s top athletes and sports teams for upcoming competitions.
The 2025 Maccabiah Games, set for July, have been postponed until 2026 due to escalating security risks in Israel.
participants who lifted weights first experienced significantly greater reductions in visceral fat, linked to cardiovascular disease risk.
Celebrations quickly gave way to anxiety as sirens echoed across central Israel and the specter of war overshadowed the sports world.
The authors noted, 'These results support the concept that reinforcing daily rhythmic activity can positively impact physiological health.'
Studies show alternating fast and slow walking improves fitness and reduces health risks.
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