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Kevin Cuzmiciov, left, and Eylon Elazar compete at the Nayarit Challenge in Mexico, March 2026. (Courtesy)
August 24, 2026, 2:57 pm
Tenacity and grit fuel Israeli beach volleyball duo’s spike in rankings – and Olympic hopes
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
By David Wiseman
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
Israeli kids watch a World Cup match between Portugal and Uzbekistan at an outdoor screening in Jaffa, June 23, 2026. (Deborah Danan/ JTA)
July 1, 2026, 1:59 am
Roots, Ronaldo and regional rivalries: How Israelis choose their World Cup favorites
With their own team missing from the tournament, Israeli fans’ picks are influenced by the war, diplomatic loyalties and anger toward countries seen as hostile
By Deborah Danan
Singer Omer Adam performs at a memorial event in Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, February 20, 2025. (Alon Gilboa/Pro-Democracy Protest Movement)
June 8, 2026, 5:37 pm
Concerts postponed, sports stadiums left empty following renewed conflict with Iran
Friday’s Tel Aviv Pride Parade thrown into limbo for second straight year; basketball players protest decision to move forward with games; book fest, theater awards also pushed off
By ToI Staff
Israeli windsurfer Tamar Steinberg, who won the gold medal at the World Cup in Hyeres, France, April 25, 2025. (Sailing Energy / Israel Sailing Association)
May 24, 2026, 12:01 am
Israel wins gold and silver medals at European windsurfing championship
Tamar Steinberg takes the title in Portugal as fellow Israeli windsurfers place 2nd and 4th in women’s tournament
By ToI Staff
Dr. Nadia Khir, right, the first female Druze doctor in Israel, consults with a Druze woman in the Clalit health clinic in Julis, Western Galilee, on May 22, 2026. (Courtesy)
May 23, 2026, 7:12 am
First female Druze doctor in Israel awarded prize for breaking barriers
Dr. Nadia Khir honored with prestigious Habama Shelahen prize for blazing trail 35 years ago; ‘wanted to help’ women in her community who couldn’t seek care from male practitioners
By Diana Bletter
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
Former Phoenix Suns player Amare Stoudemire addresses the crowd during his Ring of Honor ceremony at halftime of an NBA basketball game in Phoenix, March 2, 2024. (AP/Darryl Webb)
April 1, 2026, 11:24 pm
Jewish ex-NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire set for Hall of Fame
An Israeli citizen and devout covert to Judaism after retirement, the 6-time NBA All-Star and Israeli league veteran reportedly to be inducted into the sport’s pantheon
By jacob gurvis
Israel designated hitter Spencer Horwitz, right, is congratulated by Noah Mendlinger (3) after hitting a home run against the Dominican Republic during the fourth inning of a World Baseball Classic game, March 9, 2026, in Miami. (AP/Rebecca Blackwell)
March 10, 2026, 7:57 am
Israel eliminated from World Baseball Classic after 10-1 loss to Dominican Republic
Team will play one final match against the Netherlands on Tuesday after losing to star-studded team from the Caribbean
By Zev Stub
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
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
Police officers secure a pro-Palestinian, anti-Israel demonstration outside Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, on November 6, 2025, ahead of the UEFA Europa League league-stage football match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. (HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)
November 7, 2025, 5:37 am
Maccabi Tel Aviv loses 2-0 in England match, with its fans banned and protests outside stadium
Defeat unfolds under tight security in Birmingham; police arrest 11 at anti-Israel demonstration as counter-protest features ‘keep antisemitism out of football’ sign
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A poster that reads 'Give Zionism the red card' is seen on a lamp post near Villa Park in Birmingham on November 6, 2025 ahead of the UEFA Europa League league-stage football match between Aston Villa and Maccabi Tel Aviv. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP)
November 6, 2025, 5:08 pm
700 cops deployed ahead of Maccabi match in UK; activists plaster city with anti-Israel posters
Anti-Israel rallies and counterprotests planned ahead of soccer game against Aston Villa after local officials banned Israeli fans, citing fears for their safety
By Agencies and ToI Staff
Berlin's David McCormack, left, and Tel Aviv's Jasiel Rivero challenge for the ball during the Basketball EuroLeague match between Alba Berlin and Maccabi Tel Aviv in Berlin, Germany, November 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)
October 21, 2025, 3:16 pm
European basketball becomes 1st sports competition to return to Israel after ceasefire
Euroleague announces games will be held in Israel as of December 1, after being held in third-country venues throughout war; soccer federation expresses hope for similar return
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Israel's Artem Dolgopyat competes in the artistic gymnastics men's floor exercise final during the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, on August 3, 2024. (Loic VENANCE / AFP)
October 14, 2025, 3:28 pm
Israeli gymnasts remain excluded from world championship after court rejects request
Top sports court turns down Israeli appeal to ‘guarantee its participation’ in Indonesia on Oct. 19; world federation says it has no jurisdiction to force Jakarta to issue visas
By AFP and ToI Staff
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