Team Israel

Harrison Bader, Dean Kremer headline as Team Israel announces World Baseball Classic lineup

Several MLB players have been added to Team Israel's roster this year, in time for next month's World Baseball Classic.

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Apr 17, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Harrison Bader (44) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning at Citi Field.
Alon Leichman, former assistant pitching coach for the Miami Marlins, looks on before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 18, 2025.

Alon Leichman becomes first Israeli head pitching coach in the MLB

Leichman, who grew up on Kibbutz Gezer, had just wrapped up a season as assistant pitching coach for the Miami Marlins when he received the news on Saturday.

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ISRAEL UNDER-21 players celebrate with forward Ran Binyamin (center) after he scored what turned out to be the game-winning goal in first-half stoppage time of the blue-and-white’s 3-1 upset victory over the Netherlands in Euro 2027 qualifying.

Israel rallies to shock Netherlands three to one, reviving Euro 2027 campaign

Guy Luzon’s side showed remarkable character in Budapest, climbing temporarily into second place in Group G and injecting new life into its campaign.

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MANY FORMER tennis stars, such as Andre Agassi, have taken up pro pickleball.

Israel makes waves, wins three medals at Pickleball World Cup

Team Israel made a stunning debut at the Pickleball World Cup in Florida, defeating the reigning world champions and winning one gold and two silver medals.

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Israeli flag football teams kick off Euros

Israel enters the tournament with momentum and drive. The men’s team is ranked eighth globally, while the women's team is ranked 17th.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
THE ISRAELI men got off to a hot start at the flag football European Championship on Thursday, with blowout victories over Slovakia and Sweden to open the tournament.

Israel just misses European baseball semis

Late blue-and-white rally falls short against the Czechs in the quarterfinal after a dominant win over the Swiss.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025ByDANNY GROSSMAN
CHASE ENGELHARD helped spearhead Israel’s ninth-inning comeback against the Czech Republic yesterday, which ultimately came up a run short in a 4-3 quarterfinal defeat at the Baseball European Championship in Rotterdam.

Justin Alintoff leads Team Israel to 9-1 win, quarterfinals berth at Euro Baseball

“Today was Alintoff’s show,” said Israel manager Nate Fish. “But everyone rose to the occasion with an offense that put the game out of reach early."

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025ByDANNY GROSSMAN
TEAM ISRAEL starter Justin Alintoff pitched a complete game against Switzerland at the European Baseball Championship in Rotterdam.

Israel beats France, then loses to Brits to open Baseball Euros

In his typical no-nonsense style, Fish called the win a total team effort, saying “everyone in the line-up contributed in some way.”

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025ByDANNY GROSSMAN
TEAM ISRAEL veteran Robb Paller's grand slam turned the game around for the blue-and-white, while starter Justin Alintoff (inset) kept the Israelis in it until the team's bats woke up in their come-from-behind 8-4 victory over France at the European Baseball Championship in Rotterdam.

Brazil, Hungary, and Israel kick off Grand Prix soccer tournament in Ramle

Symbolizing coexistence, Israel's mixed city stages global tournament as sports and solidarity return to the Holy Land.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
RAMLE IS hosting teams from Brazil, Hungary, and Israel this week in the Peace & Friendship World League, the first international soccer tournament held in the country since October 7.

Sean Maguire to Speak at the Jerusalem Post Diplomatic Conference

Sequoia Capital’s senior partner has been a vocal supporter of Israel since October 7

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sean Maguire, senior partner at Sequoia Capital to appear at Diplomatic Conference

Israel beats Iceland 83-71 to open 2025 EuroBasket campaign

Avdija and Sorkin lead Israel past Iceland 83-71 in EuroBasket opener.

AUGUST 29, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL PLAYERS celebrate with their fans after beating Iceland 83-71 on Thursday in Katowice, Poland, to open group play at EuroBasket 2025.

Itay Segev: 'Representing Israel during time like these is greatest honor' - interview

This past July, Itay Segev also crossed that point, and now he’s no longer a kid. Still, EuroBasket 2025 is his first appearance with the Israel National Team, and the excitement is high.

AUGUST 29, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL CENTER is excited to be playing for the blue-and-white at EuroBasket 2025.

Israel achieves historic best at International Mathematical Olympiad, securing 6th place globally

This marks a historic milestone for the Israeli mathematics team at the 66th IMO, an event founded in 1959. The Israeli contingent competed against 639 students, demonstrating unprecedented success.

JULY 22, 2025ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Israel's National Mathematics Team has achieved its most successful result in the country's history of participation in the International Mathematical Olympiad.

Israel grabs Invictus Games gold, bronze

Them Israel's 20 athletes, who have sustained injuries during IDF service, are set to compete in various disciplines, including swimming, cycling, archery, table tennis, and indoor rowing.

FEBRUARY 11, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Whistler Welcome Celebration during the Invictus Games in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada February 10, 2025.