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For the first time: The Israeli company Papaya held an international Solitaire championship

Solitaire arrived in the real world in a first-of-its-kind international championship led by the high-tech company Papaya. 400 players from around the world participated in it.

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Papaya's international Solitaire championship
Yotam Glander wins the first-ever gold medal for Israel's MAA under-21 national team at the European Championships. February 13, 2026.

Israel wins historic under-21 MMA gold at European Championships - N12

Yotam Glander won Israel’s first under-21 MMA gold at the European Championships in Belgrade, defeating his Spanish opponent in under a minute.

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THE WRITER (right) sharing a drink and a smile with Avi Meller in the UK ambassador’s residence in Ramat Gan in 2012 at an event to promote the London Olympics.

Media legend Avi Meller’s death dims lights of Israel’s sporting arenas

Avi’s on-screen eloquence, even in Hebrew, was clearly shaped by his affinity for British commentators and broadcasters, and Israeli sports viewers highly appreciated it.

|ByORI LEWIS
The late Avi Meller was one of the most recognizable and beloved voices in Israeli sports broadcasting, whose passion for soccer and distinctive commentary accompanied generations of fans over decades.

Israeli sports icon Avi Meller passes away at 72 after battle with cancer

One of the most veteran and recognizable broadcasters and soccer commentators in the country, Meller was regarded as one of Israel’s leading experts on world soccer.

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An inside perspective on the Israeli basketball team’s next opponent in Eurobasket

Poland’s ex-coach Mike Taylor breaks down red-hot Israel's upcoming challenge in its quest to qualify for Eurobasket top-16.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MIKE TAYLOR pictured during his recent stint as the coach of the Poland national team. He is currently a Eurobasket commentator.

Pair of tight triumphs has Israel at 2-0 in the EuroBasket preliminary round

Avdija & co. follow up overtime dramatics vs Finland with a 4th-quarter rally to beat the Netherlands.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DENI AVDIJA has been Israel’s high scorer with 21 and 23 points, respectively, in victories over Finland and the Netherlands to open the blue-and-white Eurobasket campaign.

Iran wrestling champions praises Adolf Hitler

Iranian-Norwegian journalist: "Iranian Government has made Jew hate so normal that there is no limit to how far one can go!"

AUGUST 28, 2022ByBENJAMIN WEINTHAL
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UCI Junior Track Cycling World Championships 2022 Begins at the National Velodrome in Tel Aviv

Sylvan Adams: “The race for a medal in track cycling at the Olympics begins now”

AUGUST 24, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Attending Junior Track Cycling World Championships in Tel Aviv: from left to right: Tel Aviv city council member Leor Shapira, Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai, Olympic Athlete Yael Arad, Head of Israel’s Cycling Federation Dafna Lang, and Philanthropist Sylvan Adams

Maccabi Haifa to have hands full with Red Star

Serbian side streaks into Champions League Play-Off clash vs Greens • 1st leg at Sammy Ofer

AUGUST 16, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
MACCABI HAIFA will need all hands on deck for its Champions League Play-Off showdown against Red Star Belgrade, with the first leg kicking off tonight in Israel.

Ron Beck from Haifa wins gold at Special Olympics European Championships

Ron Beck, 15, who was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, finished first overall in the sprint.

MAY 29, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ron Beck wins the gold medal in the sprint at the European Championships of the Special Olympics triathlon.

European Water Polo Championship 2024 to be held in Israel

This will be the first time Israel had ever hosted the European Water Polo Championship.

MAY 14, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Water Polo - Women's Gold Medal Match USA v Italy

Israeli wins first place in Florida horse-riding competition

Ashley Bond and Daniel Blumen's victory set the duo's criteria for the World Championships this summer.

APRIL 4, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Great success for Israel in the 5th and final round of the winter round in Wellington, Florida, with Ashley Bond and Daniel Blumen finishing in first and second place.

Israeli squash team goes to court to fight ban from world championship

The Men’s World Team Squash Championship, set for December 7, was moved from New Zealand to Malaysia and Israelis are not able to visit.

NOVEMBER 23, 2021ByLAHAV HARKOV
A pair of competitors take part in the professional squash tournament on Wednesday night in the outdoor glass court built in the center of Tel Aviv

Israel Open Chess Championship to be held at Safed

The tournament will occur from December 8 to 17 and NIS 80,000 worth of prizes will be handed out to the winners.

NOVEMBER 12, 2021ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli chess players take part in a special chess tournament marking Israel's 70th anniversary at Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem's Old City, April 30, 2018.