Israel sports

Trading boots for cleats: IDF reservists soccer league kicks off

Yariv Taper, the CEO of the Israel Football Association, expressed his gratitude to the reservists, calling the initiative a “privilege of giving back to those who have given so much for us.”

 Reservist exercise in the North. January 17, 2024
HAPOEL JERUSALEM soccer coach Ziv Arie (left) and basketball coach Yonatan Alon (right) lead two organizations that share the capital and now, a crisis of confidence.

What’s up with both Hapoel Jerusalem teams? - opinion

 Tel Aviv Night Run for the Hostages, 2024.

'Sport, music, and urban energy,' annual Tel Aviv Night Run to take place on October 29

ISRAEL OLYMPIANS march with the flag during the closing ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France.

IOC freezes Indonesia’s Olympic ambitions after ban on Israeli gymnasts


IOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban

Israeli athletes were barred from attending a gymnastics world championship in Indonesia, against the advice of the International Olympic Committee.

Team Israel performs during the Group All-Around Final at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships - Rio 2025

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.

BOTH TEL AVIV basketball teams – Maccabi Tel Aviv (in yellow) and Hapoel Tel Aviv (in red)   – will be able to host Euroleague games in Israel starting in December following Tuesday's decision in the aftermath of the ceasefire.

Tel Aviv derby canceled after fireworks and fan violence erupt at Bloomfield Stadium

Fireworks and flares thrown by Hapoel fans forced police to cancel the Tel Aviv derby, sending 30,000 fans home.

Hapoel Tel Aviv's fans' flares at Bloomfield Stadium.

Vasilije Micic reminds Europe who he is, leads Hapoel Tel Aviv past Valencia

Micic wasn’t about to let anyone think that at age 31 he was done. After a mystical third frame, he was anything but finished.

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

Israel vehicle tracking company Ituran signs sponsorship agreement with Gaza Envelope club

Under the terms of the agreement, the M.K. Otef Darom basketball team will feature the Ituran logo on the front of their uniforms for all home and away games.

MK OTEF DAROM basketball administration poses after signing a sponsorship deal with Ituran.

Israel gymnastics national team appeals Indonesia's bar to its athletes

The Southeast Asian nation said it had denied visas to Israeli gymnasts amid an outcry over Israel's military offensive in Gaza, costing Israel a spot in the World Artistic Gymnastics Championship.

 European Acrobatic Championship Luxembourg 2025 Israel Mixed Pair takes the Gold with the highest score of the competition.

Maccabi outlasts Hapoel in historic Euroleague Tel Aviv derby

Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated Hapoel 103–90 in the first Euroleague derby between the clubs, with a fourth-quarter surge sealing the win in Sofia.

MACCABI TEL AVIV guard Jeff Dowtin Jr. brought energy and leadership to the backcourt, scoring 13 fourth-quarter points to help the yellow-and-blue beat Hapoel Tel Aviv 103-90 in the Euroleague.

Israel set for pivotal World Cup qualifiers against Norway, Italy

With key road tests at Norway and Italy, Ben Shimon’s squad aims to keep World Cup dream alive.

IF ISRAEL can somehow win both of its upcoming World Cup qualifiers at Norway and Italy this weekend, it will place itself in great position to advance.

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.

SRAEL - PREMIER TECH rider Marco Frigo in action as pro-Palestine protestors are pictured in the background during Stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana in Valladolid, Spain, in September.

From Brazil to Tel Aviv, Marcio Santos eyes Euroleague glory

The 22-year-old Brazilian center shares his journey from Brazil to Germany to Tel Aviv and his ambitions for Maccabi’s new season.

MACCABI TEL AVIV'S Brazilian newcomer Marcio Santos is embracing his first Euroleague season with confidence and ambition as he looks to help the yellow-and-blue chase continental success.

Beitar Jerusalem’s Timoti Muzi nets hat trick in 5-2 win over Petah Tikva

Beitar’s 5-2 win highlights entertaining slate featuring Beersheba’s narrow victory and Classico draw.

BEITAR JERUSALEM players celebrate after Timoti Muzi’s stunning hat trick led the 10-man squad to a 5-2 victory over Hapoel Petah Tikva at Teddy Stadium.