Competition
An Israeli took second place in the international Call of Duty tournament
Ofir Ashkenazi finished as the world runner-up in one of the most competitive and prestigious gaming arenas. The achievement was recorded despite antisemitic slurs directed at him.
These American teens ranked high in Israel’s Bible Quiz, in strongest US showing in 50 years
Peiwen Su – service on international competition jury panels
Israeli chess player expected a forfeit, her Iranian opponent showed up
Israel’s next generation of chefs steps forward
An international competition invites chefs under 30 in Israel, providing mentoring, professional growth, and global exposure. This year also introduces the Young Chefs Festival.
Tech Talk: Deel puts $15m. behind YC-style global start-up competition, launching in Tel Aviv
Deel has structured the competition into seven in-person regional finals across major tech hubs, with Tel Aviv hosting the first event on March 23, 2026.
Global advertising challenge launched to counter rising antisemitism
Launched amid rising global antisemitism, the initiative calls on creatives worldwide to produce data-driven campaigns that confront Jewish hate across media platforms.
Regulator blocks exemption for Wolt Market, raising prospect of forced sale
Wolt’s dominance in the market created fears that “combining platform operation with ownership of a food retail chain operating on it could create market distortions.”
Tech Talk: Do startup competitions matter for founders? New research says yes, if done correctly
A new Tel Aviv University analysis examines whether startup competitions improve survival, access to funding, and growth, or reward teams already positioned to win.
At the Museum of Tolerance Jerusalem, chess bridges war and division
Gil Borochovsky, CEO of the Israel Chess Federation said, “Beyond the sporting value, this is an extraordinary cultural celebration."
Israel wins seven medals at Abu Dhabi kickboxing World Championships
Israel’s kickboxing team returned from the Abu Dhabi World Championships with seven medals, highlighted by Yulia Sachkov’s gold.
European basketball set to return to Israel in December
Two years after being forced to relocate games abroad, Israeli clubs will be able to host at home following the ceasefire and new security guarantees.
Israel–Premier Tech to drop Israeli identity amid safety concerns
Facing protests and security risks, Israel–Premier Tech will rebrand for 2026, removing “Israel” from its name to ensure the team’s survival in Europe.
Israel shines in kickboxing at World Games with two gold medals and a silver
Thursday's podium successes followed Shaked Nisimian's gold in women’s combat sambo, Nili Block's bronze, and Yulia Sachkov, Jodah Osaid, and Polina Grossman reaching the kickboxing finals.
