Israeli sports

A trip to the 'boy aquarium': Discovering Israel's thriving hockey scene

I’ll admit, this was the first time I’ve ever watched a sports game of any kind in my adult life, and I could not believe how much fun it was.

|BySHIR PERETS
Jerusalem's capitals and Ashdod's Dolphins played a close game, keeping us on the edge of our seats all night.
SOUTH AFRICAN players participate in the inaugural Diski 18 program in Johannesburg.

Diski 18 brings together Israeli soccer players and South African youth

The delegation is part of the Jewish Agency’s Partnership2gether initiative and was made possible through the collaboration of community leaders and volunteers from both Israel and South Africa.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Yam Madar in Maccabi Tel Aviv uniform.

Israeli guard Yam Madar signs three-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv after leaving rival Hapoel

The 25-year-old point guard (1.90m), who grew up supporting Maccabi, joins the Israeli League and State Cup champion under head coach Oded Katash.

|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Gymnasts compete during the Israeli Gymnastics Championships and the Maccabiah Gymnastics Championships at Pais Arena in Jerusalem, July 10, 2026.

Cuban delegation to Maccabiah Games overcomes significant hurdles to reach Israel

"If you can see people, for example, with kippah on the street, with tefillin or tallit, it’s like to be inside of the synagogue, a big synagogue. It’s amazing to be here.”

|ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

Israeli women stun France to reach U20 European quarterfinals

After a winless group stage, few predicted such a turnaround – but led by a 32-point performance from Gal Raviv, the Israeli team rose in unforgettable fashion in Senhora da Hora, Portugal.

AUGUST 6, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAEL CELEBRATES after beating France 81-74 yesterday at the Under-20 European Championship in Senhora da Hora, Portugal, led by 32 points from Gal Raviv.

Split results for Israeli soccer clubs in Europe

Beitar Jerusalem eased past Sutjeska 5-2 (7-3 on aggregate) to cruise into the third round of UEFA Conference League qualifying.

AUGUST 3, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after their come-from-behind 5-2 conquest of Sutjeska in the second leg of their Conference League duel, a result that propelled the yellow-and-black to a 7-3 aggregate victory and a place in the next round.

Mac TA ousted from Champions League after ’keeper crisis'

Injuries and red card doom yellow-and-blue in Cyprus • Toto Cup highlights resilience and rising stars across Israel

JULY 31, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DOR PERETZ (in yellow) and Maccabi Tel Aviv were eliminated from the Champions League by Cypriot side Pafos after a 1-0 second-leg defeat this week on an early red card.

Knesset sports subcommittee chair Davidson speaks at 'Post' Trauma Conference

“Sport is a tool to help people go from darkness to light”

JULY 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Simon Davidson, Deputy Speaker of the Knesset and Chairman of the Sports Subcommittee, at the Jerusalem Post conference, “A Nation in Trauma”

Maccabi Tel Aviv earns late Champions League first-leg draw vs Pafos

The yellow-and-blue and the Cypriot club played neck-and-neck over the course of 80 minutes.

JULY 23, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI TEL AVIV players celebrate after substitute Elad Madmon’s second-half injury-time tally gave the yellow-and-blue a 1-1 draw against Pafos FC in their Champions League first-leg duel.

First all‐accessible Israeli extreme park opens atop Bloomfield Stadium in Jaffa

Israel’s largest extreme park, SkyField, has opened on the roof of Bloomfield Stadium in Jaffa, offering thrilling and safe attractions under the slogan ‘Extreme for ALL.’

JULY 22, 2025BySIMON KEJZMAN
Woman gearing up for a 35m bungee jump at the OPA! SkyField at Bloomfield Stadium in Tel Aviv.

Israel’s Afrifah defends Euro U23 200m title

"I feel I’m standing for a community. Israel is a country that countries hate, so it’s an honor to represent. I want to prove [anti-Israel slander] is not true...and I’m proving it through sports."

JULY 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
BLESSING AFRIFAH of Israel (left) competes during the 200m Repechage Round at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Stars align in Tel Aviv: Hapoel, Maccabi steal summer spotlight with Micic, Brissett

The Reds inked one of the all-time Euroleague greats in Vasilije Micic, while the yellow-and-blue brought NBA champion Oshae Brissett on board.

JULY 18, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
One of Hapoel Tel Aviv's new signee Vasilije Micic

Israeli U-19 Women’s National Team sets sights on US after mixed FIBA start

Coach Tal Natan’s squad features a mix of players, but without a doubt, the headliner is Gal Raviv, who will be playing at the University of Miami this coming season.

JULY 15, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL’S UNDER-19 women’s national team is competing this week at the FIBA World Cup in the Czech Republic.

Israel to compete in Gymnastics World Cup despite controversial blockade

The Israeli Gymnastics Federation will participate in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, following negotiations with Indonesian authorities.

JULY 15, 2025ByAMI GRABER
Artem Dolgopyat, who won Olympic gold in Tokyo, silver in Paris, and the floor exercise at the Worlds two years ago, is among Israel’s potential competitors in Jakarta.