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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.

|ByORI 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.
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.

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.

|ByJERUSALEM 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Iran wrestling champions praises Adolf Hitler

Iranian-Norwegian journalist: "Iranian Government has made Jew hate so normal that there is no limit to how far one can go!"

AUGUST 28, 2022ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
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UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships 2022 Begins at the National Velodrome in Tel Aviv

Sylvan Adams: “The race for a medal in track cycling at the Olympics begins now”

AUGUST 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Attending Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Tel Aviv: from left to right: Tel Aviv city council member Leor Shapira, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai, Olympic Athlete Yael Arad, Head of Israel’s Cycling Federation Dafna Lang, and Philanthropist Sylvan Adams

Maccabi Haifa to have hands full with Red Star

Serbian side streaks into Champions League Play-Off clash vs Greens • 1st leg at Sammy Ofer

AUGUST 16, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI HAIFA will need all hands on deck for its Champions League Play-Off showdown against Red Star Belgrade, with the first leg kicking off tonight in Israel.

Ron Beck from Haifa wins gold at Special Olympics European Championships

Ron Beck, 15, who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, finished first overall in the sprint.

MAY 29, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ron Beck wins the gold medal in the sprint at the European Championships of the Special Olympics triathlon.

European Water Polo Championship 2024 to be held in Israel

This will be the first time Israel had ever hosted the European Water Polo Championship.

MAY 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Water Polo - Women's Gold Medal Match USA v Italy

Israeli wins first place in Florida horse-riding competition

Ashley Bond and Daniel Blumen's victory set the duo's criteria for the World Championships this summer.

APRIL 4, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Great success for Israel in the 5th and final round of the winter round in Wellington, Florida, with Ashley Bond and Daniel Blumen finishing in first and second place.

Israeli squash team goes to court to fight ban from world championship

The Men’s World Team Squash Championship, set for December 7, was moved from New Zealand to Malaysia and Israelis are not able to visit.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
A pair of competitors take part in the professional squash tournament on Wednesday night in the outdoor glass court built in the center of Tel Aviv

Israel Open Chess Championship to be held at Safed

The tournament will occur from December 8 to 17 and NIS 80,000 worth of prizes will be handed out to the winners.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli chess players take part in a special chess tournament marking Israel's 70th anniversary at Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, April 30, 2018.

Israeli swimmers make waves at Euros

Anastasia Gorbenko, 18, notched gold in the 200 individual medley, while fellow teenager Ben Shitrit set a personal best in the 400 IM and finished 8th.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
After reaching a final at the Tokyo Olympics, Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko topped the podium over the weekend at the 2021 European Short Course Swimming Championships in Kazan, Russia. Women's 200m Individual Medley - Heats - Tokyo Aquatics Centre - Tokyo, Japan - July 26, 2021.

Baseball: Israel loses European Championship to Netherlands, wins silver

The Dutch take the gold, downing Israel 9-4 with a late-inning comeback.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021ByDANNY GROSSMAN
Team Israel wins silver after heartbreaking loss to the Netherlands in the final game of the European Baseball Championships, on September 20, 2021.