“If these athletes cannot represent Israel, the delegation will almost not exist. That would be a major failure and a crying shame for generations,” said an Israeli Olympic Committee official.
Israel’s men’s flag football team finished fifth at the Euro Champs in Paris, securing a spot at the 2026 World Championships in Düsseldorf.
Israel–Premier Tech was barred from the Giro dell’Emilia due to protest threats, highlighting rising efforts to sideline Israeli athletes worldwide.
A member of the International Olympic Committee affirmed that Israeli athletes will be allowed to participate in cycling competitions.
A majority of UEFA member states are currently in favor of suspending the Jewish state, according to sources cited by The Times.
With a stellar, star-studded squad, plenty of experts are picking Hapoel to capture the title for the second time in their history. But of course, the games are played on the court and not on paper.
“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."
What began as a tribute to the late Giora Tsachor has grown into Israel’s largest cycling event.
At Bloomfield Stadium, Maccabi Tel Aviv left it late to snatch a 2-1 win over Hapoel Jerusalem; Beitar Jerusalem also had to dig deep, edging Ironi Kiryat Shmona 2-1 at Teddy Stadium.
The leader of the legal group described the tournament as an opportunity to prove that the firm's "commitment to equality and inclusion is not just words."
In his typical no-nonsense style, Fish called the win a total team effort, saying “everyone in the line-up contributed in some way.”
