ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

The owner of Israeli basketball team Hapoel Tel Aviv was harassed while attending a basketball game in Greece, KAN reported on Friday.

Ofer Yanai was attending the game when a fan of the opposing Greek team, Panathinaikos, shoved him before calling Yanai a “dirty Jew” while pointing at Yanai’s kippah, according to KAN.

Following the incident, a complaint was filed with local law enforcement. The Greek fan was removed from the match and subsequently arrested.

Panathinaikos management additionally revoked the fan’s season ticket.

Yanai was reportedly recommended to remove his kippah and Hapoel Tel Aviv scarf, but refused to do so.

VASILIJE MICIC had a dominant Euroleague performance for Hapoel Tel Aviv at Valencia, leading the Reds to victory with a vintage display of skill and leadership
VASILIJE MICIC had a dominant Euroleague performance for Hapoel Tel Aviv at Valencia, leading the Reds to victory with a vintage display of skill and leadership (credit: YEHUDA HALICKMAN)

“There is no place for antisemitism in sports,” Yanai said after the incident, thanking Panathinaikos management for their “quick and decisive response.”

Hapoel Tel Aviv defeated

Hapoel Tel Aviv lost the match against Panathinaikos at which Yanai was harassed, according to KAN.

Despite the loss, Hapoel Tel Aviv has maintained a positive standing in Euroleague basketball with 12 wins and only five losses.