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Gerbi basks in bronze glow of glory

Israel’s judo medal winner garners praise from all corners of country after claiming 8th blue-and-white Olympic podium finish.

Soccer: Maccabi Haifa hires Meulensteen

Dutchman Rene Meulensteen served as first-team coach at United for five years between 2008 and 2013, previously working with the club’s youth department and reserve side.

Sinai Says: A roller coaster of emotions for Muki

Muki did his best to hide the injuries during his preparations for the Olympics, but finally revealed their true extent on Monday.

Olympic Preview: Sink-or-swim time for Toumarkin & Co

All seven of Israel’s swimmers at the 2016 Games have already tasted competition, but so far none has come close to reaching a semifinal.

Israel wins first Olympic medal since 2008

Yarden Gerbi claimed a bronze medal in the women's under-63 kilogram judo competition at the Rio Olympics.

Who was the most influential Jew in sports this past year? Vote Now!

Helps us choose who makes the cut for The Jerusalem Post's prestigious most influential Jews list.

Finishing career in Jerusalem ‘means the world’ to Stoudemire

The peace camp uses basketball as a bridge between people, in an effort to promote peace among the different ethnic and religious groups in Israel.

Sinai Says: Bloch an inspiration for young and old

Bloch was participating in his first Olympics at the age of 37, making her the oldest member of the 47 athletes on the Israel delegation.

Great blue-and-white hope Gerbi hits the mat; Sela on court

Gerbi is considered to be one of the delegation’s best medal hopes in Rio, but has experienced several near misses in recent major events.

Finishing career in Jerusalem ‘means the world’ to Stoudemire

“My brand has always been about peace and education and I am now extending my brand internationally,” said Stoudemire to the Post.

Israeli judoka Sagi Muki comes up short in Olympic medal bid

Muki will face world No. 2 Rustam Orujov of Azerbaijan in the semifinals later Monday. A win and he's guaranteed a gold or silver medal.

Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman earns spot in individual all-around finals in Rio

Raisman took the second spot for the American women ahead of all-around defending gold medalist Gabby Douglas and behind three-time world all-around champion Simone Biles.

Zubari, Davidovich set to sail

Muki, Richter eye podium.

Little to cheer about for Israel delegation

Day 2 full of disappointment after judokas Pollack, Cohen crash out while swimmer Toumarkin struggles.

Lebanese Olympic team scolded by IOC for refusing to let Israelis on bus

The International Olympic Committee said that they would not accept any further incidents of this sort.

US basketball stars join Omri Casspi in Ramle youth clinic

NBA players past and present Amar'e Stoudemire, Shawn Marion, Rudy Gay, Donald Sloan, Beno Udrih, and Chris Copeland and WNBA players Alysha Clark and Mistie Bas attend event.

Beersheba handed Scottish powerhouse Celtic test to reach group stage

Beersheba has already secured itself continental soccer deep into the winter, as even should it lose in the playoffs it will receive a place in the Europa League group stage.

Israel at the Olympics: Pollack, Cohen targeting podium finish in judo competitions

World Judo Championship bronze medalist Golan Pollack aims to repeat his surprise accomplishment from last year.

Disappointing opening day for Israelis in Rio

Gymnast Shatilov fails to reach finals; judoka Rishony out in first round; swimmers fall short in pool.

Israel dumps Wales, to face England in Euro lacrosse final

Israel (7-0) secured itself at least a silver medal by beating Wales 10-3 in the semifinals on Thursday at Szent Istvan University.

Baseball: Israel falls to Lithuania

Team Israel held its own in this Under21 tournament held at Baptist Village, which was attended by hundreds of fans from throughout Israel.

Soccer: Beitar, Mac TA await playoff draw following easy progress

Before Maccabi and Beitar discover who they will face in the playoffs, Hapoel Beersheba will find out the identity of its rival in the Champions League playoffs.

Israeli Olympic delegation preparing to wow in Rio

Following Friday’s Opening Ceremony in Rio, four blue-and-white athletes begin competition.

Omri Casspi’s entourage: Celebs in Holy Land with Israeli basketball star

The group will travel throughout the country, including in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and on Sunday will attend a clinic with 400 children in Ramle sponsored by Bank Hapoalim.

First official Olympic ceremony held in memory of Munich victims

The ceremony was held in the Place of Mourning, a memorial set up in the Olympic Village in Rio, two days prior to the opening ceremony of the 2016 Games.

Israel stuns Germany, to face Wales in lacrosse Euro semis

Beitar Jerusalem, Maccabi Tel Aviv both eye advancement

Buoyant Beersheba gets past Olympiacos

Hapoel knocks off six-time reigning Greek champion on strength of Shir Tzedek’s late tally.

The life of a Gazan soccer star

Hassan Haneidiq was allowed to travel to Hebron for his championship match.

Hapoel Beersheba braces for Olympiacos visit

Following scoreless draw in Greece, Israeli champion controls own destiny heading into second leg.