Israeli sports

The zen of the siren: Richard Priestman and the architecture of Israeli archery stillness

At 71, Priestman is back home, cleaning his apartment and “recharging” after a tenure that saw him lead a nation with almost no archery pedigree into the global elite.

OVER HIS four-year tenure in Israel, Richard Priestman’s calm precision and world-class expertise helped transform the country’s national archery program into an emerging international force.
WHILE KEEPING it a tight game, Hapoel Tel Aviv (in red) fell to Real Madrid 86-82 in their Euroleague quarterfinal series opener in Spain.

Real Madrid edges Hapoel Tel Aviv in Euroleague series opener

Israel’s national cheerleading team at the International Cheer Union.

Israel to compete in Cheerleading World Championship for first time in history

Team Israel gathers on the ice at their last practice before the tournament.

Israel’s ‘ice orphans’: Survival, legacy, and the battle for hockey gold in Sofia


Israelis shine in European water skiing

"Once again the Israeli team has proven that in slalom we’ve been among the best in the world for nearly a decade,” said Maoz Tal, CEO of the Israel Water Ski Association.

ISRAELI WATER SKIERS Aviv Levy (left) and Yam Lev celebrate on the podium after the gold and bronze medals, respectively at the European Water Ski Championships in Beckum, Germany (Ayelet/Courtesy)

Israeli flag football teams kick off Euros

Israel enters the tournament with momentum and drive. The men’s team is ranked eighth globally, while the women's team is ranked 17th.

THE ISRAELI men got off to a hot start at the flag football European Championship on Thursday, with blowout victories over Slovakia and Sweden to open the tournament.

Israel just misses European baseball semis

Late blue-and-white rally falls short against the Czechs in the quarterfinal after a dominant win over the Swiss.

CHASE ENGELHARD helped spearhead Israel’s ninth-inning comeback against the Czech Republic yesterday, which ultimately came up a run short in a 4-3 quarterfinal defeat at the Baseball European Championship in Rotterdam.

Unfinished business: Austin Wiley back to power Hapoel Jerusalem - interview

With a stellar, star-studded squad, plenty of experts are picking Hapoel to capture the title for the second time in their history. But of course, the games are played on the court and not on paper.

FROM injury, Austin Wiley is set to be a key force for Hapoel Jerusalem this season, bringing skill, size and leadership.

No. 47: Deni Avdija, Daniel Peretz, and Oscar Gloukh: Israeli sports phenoms

What unites Avdija, Peretz, and Gloukh is not just their extraordinary talent but also their ability to represent Israel and the Jewish community on global stages.

(L-R): Dani Avidja, Daniel Peretz, Oscar Gloukh

Israel beats France, then loses to Brits to open Baseball Euros

In his typical no-nonsense style, Fish called the win a total team effort, saying “everyone in the line-up contributed in some way.”

TEAM ISRAEL veteran Robb Paller's grand slam turned the game around for the blue-and-white, while starter Justin Alintoff (inset) kept the Israelis in it until the team's bats woke up in their come-from-behind 8-4 victory over France at the European Baseball Championship in Rotterdam.

Maccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Jerusalem face off in historic Super Cup

The Israel Basketball League will hold a Super Cup clash between beloved Israeli teams Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Jerusalem.

AFTER FINISHING June's finals tied at 1-1 when the Iran war broke out, Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv will duel in the season-opening Super Cup on Sunday.

International Olympic Committee rejects Spanish calls to expel Israel

The Spanish Prime Minister called for Israeli teams to be barred from participating in the 2026 Olympics, citing the Israel Hamas-War.

: ISRAEL FLAG BEARERS Romi Paritzki and Tom Reuveny during the closing ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France.

Winner Epic Israel marks a decade of cycling for sport, land, and community

The four-day mountain biking event aims to physically challenge while fostering heartfelt connections within the cycling community.

Gal Tsachor, this week kicked off the 10th annual edition of Winner Epic Israel, a race dedicated to resilience, community, and the enduring legacy of his late father Giora.

Sergei Lysov’s New York breakthrough in wheelchair tennis

Now, as he competes internationally, Lysov proudly represents Israel. His racket features an Israeli flag damper, and his tennis wheelchair is adorned with yellow ribbons as a tribute to the hostages

One of Israeli tennis player Sergei Lysov at the US Open.