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An aircraft performs a low flyover over the DHL Stadium before the Rugby Union match between South Africa's Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks, in Cape Town, South Africa, August 29, 2026, in this still image obtained from a social media video. (Jamie Rossouw/via REUTERS)
August 30, 2026, 5:02 pm
Low-flying planes almost hit South Africa rugby stadium during pregame flyover
Footage shows planes flying through fireworks, narrowly avoiding roof of the Cape Town Stadium at start of New Zealand v. South Africa test match
By ToI Staff
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
Hella Eskenazi (C) poses with the Cuban delegation for the Maccabiah Games in Israel. (Courtesy Hella Eskenazi)
July 14, 2026, 10:53 pm
Five countries over four days: How Cuba’s Maccabiah Games delegation made it to Israel
Athletes representing their nation at the ‘Jewish Olympics’ had to contend with complications leaving their beleaguered island and Middle East air flight turmoil
By jacob gurvis
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
Lionel Messi at the Western Wall with the FC Barcelona team in Jerusalem's Old City, August 04, 2013. (Alex Kolomoisky/ FLASH90)
July 11, 2026, 1:20 pm
Lionel Messi’s ostensibly controversial history with Jewish and Israeli life. Spoiler: He’s Catholic
Many anti-Zionists are rooting against Argentina as the team plays Switzerland in the World Cup quarterfinals because of its star No. 10’s purported Zionism and Judaism, while Israelis cheer him on
By Juan Melamed
NSN Cycling Team's Israeli rider Nadav Raisberg celebrates on the podium with the sprinter's green jersey after the 8th and final stage of the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes cycling race in the French Alps on June 14, 2026. (Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP)
July 3, 2026, 6:42 pm
Israeli-founded cycling team enjoys calmer Tour de France after axing Israel from name
After facing boos, boycotts last year as Israel-Premier Tech, rebrand to NSN Cycling Team appears to have worked as team boss says it ‘feels different from the last couple of years’
By Vincent Daheron
The opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026 (Maccabiah/Yoav Alon)
July 2, 2026, 2:30 am
Maccabiah Games open in Jerusalem as global celebration of Jewish pride
Thousands of athletes from more than 30 countries gather in Jerusalem for a star-studded opening ceremony of the delayed sporting event
By Zev Stub
Team USA cheers at the opening ceremony of the Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem on July 14, 2022. (Courtesy Maccabi USA)
July 1, 2026, 3:35 pm
Delayed by war, Maccabiah Games set to open as celebration of Jewish resilience
Shrunk to half the size of the 2022 games due to geopolitical tensions, the ‘Jewish Olympics’ is still bringing 5,000 athletes together in Israel for two weeks of competitions in a show of unity, strength and sportsmanship
By Zev Stub
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
New York Knicks fans celebrate in the streets after the Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs to win the NBA Finals, on June 13, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)
June 15, 2026, 8:58 am
The Knicks won on 6/13. Some Jewish fans think that’s more than a coincidence
New Yorkers, pointing out that the Torah has 613 commandments, celebrate ‘miracle’ of long-time-coming win for US’s most Jewish city
By PHILISSA CRAMER
The opening ceremony of the 20th Maccabiah Games in Jerusalem, July 6, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
May 16, 2026, 2:43 pm
In the shadow of another Iran war, Maccabiah Games in Israel set to go ahead in July
After last year’s international competition of 8,000 Jewish athletes from around was canceled, organizers cautiously hope the 2026 redo will meet expectations
By Zev Stub
FC Barcelona player Lamine Yamal holding a Palestinian flag as he celebrates with his team atop a bus after winning the Spanish La Liga soccer title in Barcelona, Spain, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo)
May 12, 2026, 7:04 pm
Barcelona soccer star Lamine Yamal raises Palestinian flag during title parade
Coach says he doesn’t ‘normally like’ such gestures, but ‘it is his decision’; 18-year-old winger is expected to be one of the stars at the upcoming World Cup
By AP
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
Gold medalist Israel's Raz Hershko celebrating on the podium for the women's over 78 kg category event at the Judo European Senior Championships 2026 in Tbilisi, Georgia, on April 19, 2026. (Giorgi Arjevanidze/ AFP)
April 19, 2026, 9:57 pm
Israel wins 3 medals in European Judo Championships, including gold for Raz Hershko
Olympic silver medalist wins continental tournament for the second time and gets her fifth consecutive medal at the event
By ToI Staff
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
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