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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 569

Israeli sports

Israeli windsurfer Tamar Steinberg, who won the gold medal at the World Cup in Hyeres, France, April 25, 2025 (Sailing Energy / Israel Sailing Association)
Israeli windsurfer Tamar Steinberg wins gold at world championship
By ToI Staff
Steinberg says she hopes victory ‘lifts the national mood’; fellow Israeli Sharon Kantor takes home bronze medal, as Israel continues dominance at global windsurfing competitions
Israeli windsurfer Tamar Steinberg, who won the gold medal at the World Cup in Hyeres, France, April 25, 2025 (Sailing Energy / Israel Sailing Association)
April 26, 2025, 6:27 pm
Israeli windsurfer Tamar Steinberg wins gold at world championship
Steinberg says she hopes victory ‘lifts the national mood’; fellow Israeli Sharon Kantor takes home bronze medal, as Israel continues dominance at global windsurfing competitions
By ToI Staff
Nikki Bick, Rachel Dallet and Ryan Turell each made aliyah in 2024 to play professional sports in Israel. (Courtesy; Turell via Amit Smikt; Design by Grace Yagel/ JTA)
December 14, 2024, 4:41 am
Despite war, these US Jewish athletes are choosing to pursue their careers in Israel
Three players who recently made aliyah say the experience has been life-changing — even with ongoing multi-front conflicts and a steep athletic and linguistic learning curve
By jacob gurvis
Alkatabi Ahmed, of the UAE, makes a throat-cutting hand gesture at the Israeli delegation, leading to his disqualification at the Jiu Jitsu World Championship, November 4, 2025, in Crete, Greece. (Screen capture via X, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 5, 2024, 10:56 pm
Israeli teen wins jiu-jitsu gold after UAE rival disqualified for throat-cutting gesture
Daniel Boaron, 13, initially lost in points to his Emirati opponent, Ahmed Alketbi, but took home the gold when Alketbi made hostile gesture toward the Israeli delegation
By ToI Staff
Tai Baribo plays for the Philadelphia Union soccer club in this undated photo. (Courtesy of Union)
August 5, 2024, 3:38 pm
After a slow start in Philadelphia, Israeli soccer player Tai Baribo is on a roll
The striker, who has also played for Israel’s national team, had a breakout month in July with a stunning hat trick but hasn’t forgotten his homeland as war rages on
By Jon Marks
Israel's forward #11 Liel Abada fights for the ball with Mali's defender #02 Fode Doucoure during the men's group D football match between Mali and Israel during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at the Parc des Princes in Paris on July 24, 2024. (Franck Fife / AFP)
July 25, 2024, 2:51 pm
Team Israel’s star soccer forward Liel Abada says Olympic match a dream come true
Despite pre-game fears of widespread violence, match against the Muslim-majority African nation of Mali ends in a 1-1 draw with largely civil fans
By Ed Klajman
Israeli players are seen prior to the start of the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifier play-off semi-final football match Israel v Iceland at the Szusza Ferenc Stadium in Budapest, Hungary on March 21, 2024. (Attila Kisbenedik / AFP)
July 19, 2024, 9:53 am
Israeli soccer team to play in Olympics after FIFA delays decision on potential ban
Sport’s international governing body says ‘more time is needed,’ clearing way for team’s 1st game in Paris on July 24; goalkeeper Daniel Peretz out after tendon injury
By AP
Israeli dog trainer Roni Sagi and her border collie Rhythm perform on America's Got Talent, as seen in this screenshot from their audition video, posted by the show on YouTube. (Screenshot, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
June 14, 2024, 10:49 am
Israeli trainer and her dancing dog wow US TV talent show
Roni Sagi and border collie Rhythm win standing ovation for two-minute routine on America’s Got Talent; dog ‘dances better than human dancers we’ve had on,’ says judge Simon Cowell
By ToI Staff
Illustrative: Israel's players celebrate after defeating South Korea 3-1 during the FIFA U-20 World Cup third-place soccer match at Diego Maradona stadium in La Plata, Argentina, June 11, 2023. (AP/Gustavo Garello)
April 13, 2024, 4:17 pm
Israel signs agreement with South American soccer federation, paving way for elite play
Pact opens door for Jewish state to compete in continent’s prestigious tournaments and increases collaboration in development, coaching and women’s and youth programs
By Juan Melamed
A screenshot of Israeli race car driver Ariel Elkin's helmet, which was covered in photos of hostages held by terror groups in Gaza since October 7, at the Formula 4 championships in New Orleans, April 7, 2024. (Screenshot, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
April 9, 2024, 2:30 pm
Israeli racer raises awareness for hostages – instead of trophy
After taking third place in New Orleans Formula 4 race, Ariel Elkin, 16, lifts his helmet above his head in a show of support for captives
By ToI Staff
Paris City Hall is adorned with decorations auguring the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. (Romain Chauvet)
March 6, 2024, 11:37 pm
How the Israel-Hamas conflict could disrupt the Paris Olympic Games
Months before the sporting event of the year, France struggles with mind-boggling security logistics amid fears that violence could spill over
By Romain Chauvet
Baseball player Ryan Braun. (Joe Robbins/Getty Images/via JTA)
November 18, 2023, 4:28 pm
MLB star, others to be inducted into Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
2024 induction class includes former baseball player Ryan Braun and NFL’s Mitchell Schwartz; Israeli tennis players Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram also make the list
By jacob gurvis
Yonatan (Yoni) Zeevi of Israel's national baseball team gets on base during the European Baseball Championship, held from September 23-October 1, 2023, in the Czech Republic (Jan Benes/ Eurobaseball 2023)
October 2, 2023, 5:13 am
Israel finishes 6th overall at European Baseball Championships
Despite disappointing finish, general manager says tournament was ‘an incredible baseball experience,’ with games held before and after Yom Kippur to accommodate fasting players
By Gavriel Fiske
Israeli athletes celebrate gold and silver medal wins in the double men's table tennis event at the Invictus Games in Dusseldorf, Germany, September 2023. (Courtesy of ZDVO)
September 19, 2023, 6:14 am
IDF disabled veteran athletes bring home 14 medals from their first Invictus Games
Israeli team makes a splash in its debut at sports competition for wounded combatants from around the world, meets ‘kind and friendly’ games founder Prince Harry
By Renee Ghert-Zand
Israel's national tennis team celebrates after defeating Japan in the Davis Cup, September 17, 2023. (Israel Tennis Association)
September 17, 2023, 11:09 pm
Israel’s tennis team in surprise win over Japan in Davis Cup, moves to finals playoff
Team scores 3:2 win in Tel Aviv, coming back from behind to snatch victory at the end of five singles matches
By ToI Staff
Sergio Leandro, left, and Pablos Santos simultaneously perform the Shark Attack and Shark Block, July 29, 2023, at Frishman Beach in Tel Aviv. (Chaim Weingarten)
September 16, 2023, 9:49 am
Israel’s answer to pickleball, footvolley is kicking up a stir on Tel Aviv’s beaches
Since the Brazilian import hit the Holy Land in 2003, sabras spending days on the sun-drenched coast have jumped at the sporting phenomenon, which now has a male and female league
By Tara Feldman
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