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Kevin Cuzmiciov, left, and Eylon Elazar compete at the Nayarit Challenge in Mexico, March 2026. (Courtesy)
'They have the potential to reach the absolute top'
Tenacity and grit fuel Israeli beach volleyball duo’s spike in rankings – and Olympic hopes
By David Wiseman
Quickly rising through international ranks, Eylon Elazar and Kevin Cuzmiciov face fierce competition for chance to represent Israel in the sport for first time at 2028 LA Games
Bronze medalist Israel’s Gashau Ayale, gold medalist Germany’s Amanal Petros and silver medalist Italy’s Pietro Riva celebrate after competing in the men’s marathon during the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham on August 16, 2026. (Paul ELLIS/AFP)
August 16, 2026, 3:17 pm
Israeli marathon team wins gold at European Championships
First-place finish is third such achievement for the Israelis; Gashau Ayale also wins individual bronze, says the team dedicates the win to the people of Israel
By ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of Israel's under-20 women's team celebrating their victory of Belgium to earn a place in the FIBA Basketball championship, July 11, 2026. (FIBA Basketball)
July 12, 2026, 4:05 pm
Israel’s under-20 women’s basketball team makes history with first European final
EuroBasket squad already notched a first by reaching semis; 78-69 victory over Belgium sets up squad for championship game against France on Sunday
By ToI Staff
Israeli climber Ayala Kerem in competition in this undated photo. (Jan Virt/IFSC)
May 5, 2026, 10:55 am
High ambition: Rising star eyes Olympic ascent for Israeli climbing
24-year-old Ayala Kerem believes she can represent the Jewish state at the 2028 LA Games — and that an Olympic push could help raise interest in the emerging field
By David Wiseman
Israel's Artem Dolgopyat at the floor gymnastics final at the Osijek World Cup in Croatia, on April 11, 2026. (Screenshot/YouTube)
April 12, 2026, 1:49 pm
Israeli floor gymnasts share podium with gold and bronze at Croatia World Cup
Artem Dolgopyat takes top spot, Noam Berkovich comes in third, in Osijek
By ToI Staff
Left to right: Brooklyn Nets' Ben Saraf in action during an NBA basketball game on March 14, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke); Portland Trail Blazers' Deni Avdija competing against the Brooklyn Nets on March 16, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II); Brooklyn Nets' Danny Wolf competing against the Portland Trail Blazers on March 16, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
March 18, 2026, 1:12 am
In first, NBA game features 3 Israelis — Avdija, Wolf and Saraf
All-Star Deni Avidja says energy reminded him of Menora arena in Tel Aviv, after he and Ben Saraf hug and exchange jerseys, as Jewish basketball fans show up in force
By Gabe Friedman
Israel's Sheina Vaspi competes in the alpine ski women's combined standing super-G, at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, March 10, 2026. (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)
March 12, 2026, 11:24 am
Amid war, Israeli Para athlete stands tall as she proudly displays national flag
Sheina Vaspi, Israel’s only representative at Milano Cortina Paralympic Games, delighted in wearing Star of David on her helmet as she competed, despite 12th-place finish
By TALES AZZONI
Israel's Artem Dolgopyat reacts after competing in the artistic gymnastics men's floor exercise final during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Bercy Arena in Paris, on August 3, 2024. (Paul Ellis / AFP)
February 23, 2026, 10:05 am
Israeli Olympic champion Dolgopyat wins gold at Gymnastics World Cup in Germany
Tokyo medalist scores 14.500, says that ‘hearing the anthem is the most exciting thing there is’
By ToI Staff
Screen capture from video of Israeli kickboxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon celebrating his victory over Turkish opponent Ali Koyuncu at the UTMA 17 event in Lithuania, February 21, 2026. (One via YouTube)
February 22, 2026, 7:23 pm
Israeli kickboxer beats anti-Israel Turkish foe
Ahavat Hashem Gordon wins technical knockout against Ali Koyuncu, who had baited him with anti-Israel posts ahead of fight; remains undefeated in professional career
By Stuart Winer
Israel's AJ Edelman salutes the public at the end of a two-man bobsleigh run at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP/Alessandra Tarantino)
February 17, 2026, 1:13 pm
Swiss TV calls Israeli Olympic bobsleigh captain a ‘supporter of genocide’ in Gaza
Commentator uses entire 2-minute run to slam AJ Edelman, complain that Israelis are allowed to compete while Russia is banned; Edelman: I refuse to lend ‘credence’ to ‘diatribe’
By Ethan Rubinson and Amy Spiro
Israel's 2026 Winter Olympics bobsled team, clockwise from back left: Omer Katz, Ward Fawarseh, Uri Zisman, AJ Edelman, Menachem Chen and coach Itamar Shprinz. (Courtesy)
February 14, 2026, 5:01 pm
Israel’s bobsled team is chasing more than medals in its first Olympic outing in Milan
When the crew in blue and white hits the ice next week, it will be making history with AJ Edelman, the first Orthodox winter Olympian
By jacob gurvis
Jared Firestone of Israel competes during the men's skeleton race heats at the 2025 IBSF World Championships at Mt Van Hoevenberg on March 6, 2025, in Lake Placid, New York. (Al Bello/Getty Images/AFP)
January 30, 2026, 3:56 pm
How ‘Jewish Jet’ Jared Firestone slid his way into the 2026 Winter Olympics
After pursuing the dream for more than a decade, the skeleton athlete and Florida native will represent Israel on the Olympic stage: ‘I always wanted to try to do something different’
By Amy Spiro
Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (left) drives against Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Detroit, December 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)
December 6, 2025, 1:48 pm
Deni Avdija now Israel’s all-time leading NBA scorer
Passing Omri Casspi for the record, the 24-year-old Portland forward has emerged as one of the best players in the world, and is on pace to be Israel’s first-ever NBA All Star
By Ethan Rubinson and ToI Staff
Zhou Yaqin of China competes on the balance beam during the 53rd Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 21, 2025. (Dita Alangkara/AP)
October 23, 2025, 10:57 am
Indonesia defends decision to ban Israeli gymnasts after Olympic Committee pushback
Sports minister says Jakarta understands consequences of move, says it’s necessary to maintain public and world order
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Protesters block the road in an attempt to disrupt the twenty-first stage of the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta in Madrid on September 14, 2025. (AP/Manu Fernández)
September 14, 2025, 8:39 pm
Anti-Israel protesters block final stage of Vuelta after drawing Spanish PM’s praise
Finale of major cycling race nixed in Madrid after clashes, despite presence of over 1,500 police officers; member of Israeli team wins award; Sa’ar calls Sanchez ‘a disgrace’
By Agencies, Zev Stub and ToI Staff
Idan Toklomati #17 of Charlotte FC hugs Dean Smith, head coach of Charlotte FC, after the MLS match between Charlotte FC and Inter Miami CF at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (David Jensen / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
September 14, 2025, 9:19 am
Israel’s Idan Toklomati scores first career hat trick to down Messi’s Inter Miami
21-year-old leads Charlotte FC to 3-0 win in Major League Soccer game, bringing season total to 11 goals and team to 9-win streak, matching league record from 1998
By Agencies
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