Tributes flow in for Jessica
July 30, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Tributes have poured into J-Wire for Jessica Fox who has entered the historical records as the first Jewish Australian to win a Gold Olympic medal. Read more
Iranian judo defector Mollaei dedicates Olympics silver medal to Israel
July 28, 2021 by JNS
Iranian defector Saeid Mollaei, who now represents Mongolia, dedicated his silver medal to the State of Israel after the match on Tuesday at the Tokyo Olympics. Read more
Second judoka refuses to compete against Israeli opponent in Tokyo Olympics
July 28, 2021 by JNS
A second judoka dropped out of the Olympic Games in Tokyo in order to avoid facing an opponent from Israel. Read more
Iranian judoka, Israeli coach record message about peace, friendship in sports
July 28, 2021 by JNS
Iranian judoka Vahid Sarlak and Israel’s national women’s judo coach Shani Hershko filmed a message about keeping politics out of sports at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. Read more
Yad Vashem marks Olympics with online exhibitions of Jewish, non-Jewish athletes
July 25, 2021 by JNS
Gymnast Estella Agsteribbe was one of five Jewish women to participate in the Olympic Games in Amsterdam in 1928. Read more
Barca chief plants a tree
July 22, 2021 by J-Wire News Service
Joan Laporta, current president of the world-famous Barcelona Football Club, has been hosted by the Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) at an honorary tree planting ceremony at KKL-JNF’s Eshtaol Forest. Read more
Which Israeli athletes have a shot at the Olympic podium?
July 21, 2021 by Agencies
Israel is sending its largest-ever Olympic delegation of 89 athletes to the Tokyo Olympics set for July 23 to August 8. And we’re sending 32 athletes to Tokyo for the Paralympics from August 24 to September 5. Read more
Barca in Israel
July 20, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Israel Ministry of Tourism today has hosted a short tour of ancient Caesarea with the legends of FC Barcelona. Read more
Beitar Jerusalem cancels game against Barcelona following demand that it not take place in capital
July 15, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
The owner of the Beitar Jerusalem Football Club, Moshe Hogeg, announced that he is cancelling the friendly game against Barcelona due to the latter’s demand that the vent not take place in the capital. Read more
Tour de France’s Israeli team tested by crashes, maintains optimism
July 1, 2021 by JNS
Days before the start of the annual Tour de France, cycling’s most prestigious race, the Israeli national team’s star rider and four-time winner of the event, Chris Froome, was enthusiastic and optimistic. Read more
Going the distance: Israeli couple in the running for Olympic gold
June 30, 2021 by Agencies
Qualifying for the Olympic Games is every athlete’s dream. Read more
President Rivlin farewells Israeli Olympians
June 24, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
President Reuven Rivlin gave his blessings to the Israeli Olympic and Paralympic delegations as they depart for Tokyo 2020. Read more
Linoy Ashram wins gold, silver in European Gymnastics Championship
Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram was crowned European champion in the clubs exercise in the European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Varna, Bulgaria. Read more
Jordanian table-tennis player pulls out of match to avoid facing Israeli opponent
A Jordanian national table tennis player recently withdrew from the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Slovenia to avoid playing against an Israeli athlete, confirmed the Jordanian Paralympic Committee. Read more
One of the president’s last duties
June 3, 2021 by J-Wire
For the last time as President of Israel, Reuven Rivlin presented the 2020-2021 soccer State Cup last night to Maccabi Tel Aviv who defeated their opponents Hapoel Tel Aviv. Read more
Sylvan Adams Velodrome in Tel Aviv to host finale to inaugural UCI Track Champions League
May 20, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
At an event unveiling the brand new UCI Track Champions League, it was announced that the six-round track cycling competition will culminate in a final round at the Sylvan Adams National Velodrome in Tel Aviv, where the male and female winners of the competition will be crowned. Read more
Over 700 Australian athletes nominate for Maccabiah in 2022
May 14, 2021 by Michael Puterflam
90 athletes will compete for Israel in Tokyo Olympic Games
May 11, 2021 by Aryeh Savir - TPS
About 90 athletes from 21 different types of sports will represent Israel in the Tokyo Olympic Games in the summer of 2021. Read more
Russian Jewish chess player to challenge world champion for title in UAE
April 30, 2021 by J-Wire
Russian Jewish chess player Ian Nepomniachtchi will challenge the current world chess champion, Magnus Carlsen, for the title in Dubai later this year after winning the FIDE Candidates Tournament on Monday with a round to spare. Read more
Defeating odds, Israeli team crowned FIBA Europe Cup champion
April 27, 2021 by JNS
Israeli Basketball Premier League club Ironi Ness Ziona has been crowned the new International Basketball Federation Europe (FIBA) Cup champions, after beating Stal Ostrow Wielkopolski and earning their first title in a European club competition. Read more
Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram wins two gold medals at world championship
March 31, 2021 by Agencies
Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram won two gold medals and one bronze in the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup this weekend in Sofia, Bulgaria. Read more
Jessica tackles the floods
March 24, 2021 by Henry Benjamin
Maccabi and Bialik swim school
March 23, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Maccabi Victoria has launched Maccabi Aquatics – a full service swim school – to commence operating in Term 4, 2021. Read more
Team Australia Maccabiah 2022 information sessions attract over 300
March 1, 2021 by Michael Puterflam
Team Israel Start-Up Nation lines up for UAE Tour
February 21, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Aslan’s fans in Holon
February 15, 2021 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Russian Aslan Karatsev has reached the quarter-finals of the Australian tennis open, disposing of fellow Jewish competitor Diego Schwartzman on his way through. Read more
Australia takes big step on road to Maccabiah 21 with team managers and coaches inductions
December 15, 2020 by Michael Puterflam
Two Aussies and one Kiwi in Israel’s cycling 2021 team
December 1, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
The Israel Start-Up Nation 2021 cycling team will consist of 32 riders from Israel and 16 other countries. Read more
Maccabi Junior Carnival heading for Melbourne
November 23, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Over the last thirty-five years, Maccabi Junior Carnivals have grown to become an integral part of the Jewish sporting calendar. Read more
New Maccabi club off and running
November 17, 2020 by J-Wire Newsdesk
Sydney weather improved from torrential rain to stunning sunshine marking the inaugural NSW Mac Running Club event on Sunday. Read more
