Israeli women nab world windsurfing medals
Shahar Tibi wins Israel’s first sailing world title in a decade, while teammate Katy Spychakov snags the silver.
Shahar Tibi wins Israel’s first sailing world title in a decade, while teammate Katy Spychakov snags the silver.
Ami Dadaon comes first in men’s 200m freestyle, having earlier taken gold in 50m and 100m freestyle, as well as 150m individual medley.
Judo, gymnastics and even soccer could be among sports where Israelis will shine in next summer’s Olympics.
Obed Hrangchal, 28, a member of one of the 10 Lost Tribes, dreams of representing Israel in international kickboxing competitions.
Lonah Chemtai Salpeter took up running as a hobby less than 10 years ago. Now, she is one of Israel’s top athletes and has her eyes set on the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Olympic judokas Sagi Muki and Raz Hershko won gold in the Tel Aviv Grand Slam; Shaked Nisimian won Israel’s first gold in a MMA World Championship.
Israeli running superstar Lonah Chemtai Salpeter to be joined by the world’s top female runners in attempt to beat 10 km time.
Long-distance runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter crossed the finish line in 2 hours, 23 minutes and 30 seconds, seven seconds behind the winner.
In Israel’s best showing yet in the competition, athletes took home a gold, a silver and three bronze medals.
The 21st Maccabiah, the third-largest sporting event in the world, will be held July 12-26 at venues across Israel. Here are some fun facts.
Team Israel comes home with 3 golds, 1 silver and 1 bronze medal from the 2022 Para Swimming World Championships in Portugal.
Diagnosed on the autistic spectrum, Nir took up judo to stand up to his bullies and on the way made his way to the top.
One-legged skier Sheina Vaspi finishes 15th in her first and only event as the second race was moved to Saturday due to weather considerations.
The highlight for Team Israel was skier Barnabas Szollos’ new Israeli record, finishing sixth in the men’s alpine combined events.
Barnabas Szollos finished sixth overall in his performances in the men’s alpine combined events.