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Israel adds four more medals at Jiu-Jitsu Worlds

Israel's jiu-jitsu team capped the Junior World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi with four more podium finishes, leaving the team in second place in overall medal standings.

AUGUST 6, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

NEWLY CROWNED world champion Guy Torres (left) and silver medalist Shalev Snir (right) pose with Israeli Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates Yossi Shelley during the medal ceremonies at the Junior World Jiu-Jitsu Championships in Abu Dhabi.

ISRAEL U18 point guard Maayan Gorin has emerged as one of the country’s brightest young basketball prospects as she leads the blue-and-white’s push for promotion to Division A while chasing her dream of one day reaching the WNBA.

Israel’s next big hope: Maayan Gorin aiming high with U18 National Team

Teen point guard discusses representing Israel, her move to one of Canada's top basketball academies, and her dream of getting back to Division A before pursuing a college career and WNBA.

AUGUST 6, 2026|ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

How an Israeli coach's revolutionary training method turned eleven rounds of experience into a German boxing title.

Coach David Golani's Method: Boxing Prepared Differently

From Soviet roots to international rings: How Israeli boxing coach David Golani revolutionized fight preparation with a novel cognitive-tactical method.

AUGUST 6, 2026|ByIN COOPERATION WITH TOM WHITE

ISRAEL'S PLAYERS celebrate after defeating the Haudenosaunee 7-4 to capture the country’s first-ever medal at the Women’s Field Lacrosse World Championship in Tokyo.

Israel women’s lacrosse team wins historic bronze at World Championship

Israel defeated the Haudenosaunee 7-4 in Tokyo to claim its first Women’s Field Lacrosse World Championship medal, with Jordyn Lipkin leading the tournament in goals and points.

AUGUST 3, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Israel wins historic under-21 MMA gold at European Championships - N12

Yotam Glander won Israel’s first under-21 MMA gold at the European Championships in Belgrade, defeating his Spanish opponent in under a minute.

FEBRUARY 14, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Yotam Glander wins the first-ever gold medal for Israel's MAA under-21 national team at the European Championships. February 13, 2026.

Media legend Avi Meller’s death dims lights of Israel’s sporting arenas

Avi’s on-screen eloquence, even in Hebrew, was clearly shaped by his affinity for British commentators and broadcasters, and Israeli sports viewers highly appreciated it.

DECEMBER 25, 2025ByORI LEWIS

THE WRITER (right) sharing a drink and a smile with Avi Meller in the UK ambassador’s residence in Ramat Gan in 2012 at an event to promote the London Olympics.

Israeli sports icon Avi Meller passes away at 72 after battle with cancer

One of the most veteran and recognizable broadcasters and soccer commentators in the country, Meller was regarded as one of Israel’s leading experts on world soccer.

DECEMBER 23, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

The late Avi Meller was one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in Israeli sports broadcasting, whose passion for soccer and distinctive commentary accompanied generations of fans over decades.

Israel's national curling team delivers best-ever Deaflympics showing in Tokyo

Israel's curling team is fighting for a historic playoff spot at the European Championships. Despite losses, they feel they're "moving in the right direction" toward their goal.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

THE ISRAELI delegation celebrated a historic performance at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, highlighted by the country’s first-ever silver medal.

Sharir shines for Israel, claims under-63kg judo gold medal at Zagreb Grand Prix

“I was happy to show quality, determined, and precise judo, and bring a moment of pride to the State of Israel.” Judo athlete Gili Sharir stands on the podium after a performance for Israel.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

ISRAELI JUDOKA Gili Sharir marked one of the biggest wins of her career by capturing the gold medal in the under-63kg division at the Zagreb Grand Prix.

Sport court rejects Israeli appeals after Indonesia denies visas for gymnastics championship

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected appeals by the Israel Gymnastics Federation to demand the International Gymnastics Federation take measures to ensure entry to athletes.

OCTOBER 14, 2025ByMICHAEL STARR

Artem Dolgopyat of Israel in action on the pommel horse at the Paris 2024 Olympics, July 27, 2024

Israel’s U17 flag football team snags silver at European Championship

Flag football has been gaining momentum worldwide, and the Israeli Under-17 team is preparing for the sport's debut inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Under-17 national flag football team reached the podium for the third straight year at the European Championships, falling to Spain in the final to settle for silver.

Remember the name: Israel U16 Men’s National Team's Omri Orland

The 15-year-old point guard has taken the Israeli youth basketball scene by storm and could very well be on track to the NBA.

AUGUST 14, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

ISRAELI POINT GUARD Omri Orland is turning heads across Europe with the Under-16 national team – and several respected scouts say he’s destined for the NBA.

Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija headlines blue-and-white’s EuroBasket roster

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.

JUNE 23, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

AFTER TAKING a jump in his NBA career this past season, Deni Avdija will suit up for Israel's squad at the EuroBasket this summer.

Two dead and 500 arrested in France during Paris St Germain win celebrations

Wild celebrations erupted across the French capital and beyond on Saturday night after Paris St Germain crushed Italian opponents Inter Milan to win the Champions League for the first time.

JUNE 1, 2025ByREUTERS