Winning hearts and minds on the lacrosse field
Lacrosse only reached Israel 10 years ago, but interest in the sport is growing fast and it serves as an unlikely vehicle to bring people together.
Lacrosse only reached Israel 10 years ago, but interest in the sport is growing fast and it serves as an unlikely vehicle to bring people together.
To say it’s been a remarkable summer for Israeli football is a massive understatement. It’s been unimaginable. What does this mean for the future of Israel’s national soccer teams?
Israel has long excelled at judo, sailing and gymnastics but suddenly is finding its feet in soccer and even baseball.
Still elated from a quarterfinal win against Brazil, the Israeli team failed to find the back of the net despite dominating the match.
Israeli side came from behind twice in a 5-goal thriller, eventually scoring a winner in the extra
time. Ofir Haim’s team will now face Uruguay.
Maccabi Haifa Anan Khalaili’s 97th minute goal against Uzbekistan sends fans into a frenzy, setting up a showdown with either Brazil or Tunisia.
Inbar Lanir scores surprise victory in women’s under-78kg category, overpowering France’s most medaled female judoka.
FIFA Foundation Community Programme gives The Equalizer $30,000 in support of its soccer, values and education programs for disadvantaged kids.
Obed Hrangchal, 28, a member of one of the 10 Lost Tribes, dreams of representing Israel in international kickboxing competitions.
Israeli running superstar Lonah Chemtai Salpeter to be joined by the world’s top female runners in attempt to beat 10 km time.
‘Skateboarding helps you deal with your fears,’ says a Jerusalem resident from Panama who helps girls and women find their feet through the sport.
It was the first time Israel hosted the event, in which Germany garnered the most medals.
Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) Tel Aviv Watergen Open 2022 to be held September 25 – October 2 in Tel Aviv.
In the July 31 game at Tel Aviv’s Bloomfield Stadium, Messi’s Paris Saint-Germain beat FC Nantes 4-0 to win the Champions Trophy.
The exhibition events on the Netanya beach are an initiative of the Israel Life Saving Federation, which seeks to prevent drownings.