Competition

Israeli chess player expected a forfeit, her Iranian opponent showed up

Yarden Bloch said she had assumed the game would not take place because Iranian athletes have often been prevented from competing against Israelis.

Israeli chess player expected a forfeit. Her Iranian opponent showed up.
S.PELLEGRINO Young Chef Competition.

Israel’s next generation of chefs steps forward

Alex Bouaziz CEO and co-founder of Deel.

Tech Talk: Deel puts $15m. behind YC-style global start-up competition, launching in Tel Aviv 

A DEMONSTRATION calling for stronger UK government action against antisemitism takes place in London last month. ‘More than 1,500 antisemitic incidents in the first half of 2025 – almost certainly an undercount, as many people no longer report,’ says the writer.

Global advertising challenge launched to counter rising antisemitism


For the first time, an Israeli 'Ninja Warrior' makes it to the Hall of Fame

"Ninja Israel," which first premiered in 2018, is based on the Tokyo Broadcasting System Television's sports reality show "Sasuke," which premiered in 1997.

 Yuval Shemla becomes the first Israeli 'Ninja Warrior' to make it to the Hall of Fame.

Maccabi Tel Aviv turns focus to State Cup semifinal derby

Yellow-and-blue hopes to maintain momentum and earn Tel Aviv bragging rights in semifinal duel vs Hapoel.

SCOTTIE WILBEKIN (left) and Maccabi Tel Aviv will aim to avenge a pair of recent losses to Idan Zalmanson and Hapoel Tel Aviv when the clubs duel tonight in the State Cup semifinals.

Women camel-owners participate for first time in Saudi Arabia pageant

Women still struggle to obtain equal rights in the kingdom and have faced discrimination under 'guardianship laws.'

The pack rides past camels during the 3rd stage of the 101st Giro d'Italia, Tour of Italy, on May 6, 2018, 229 kilometers between Beer-Sheva and Eilat.

Israeli food manufacturer Osem is raising prices - here's why

Until now, harsh media criticism has prevented this from happening. Retail chains have also helped stop such moves, explaining that the timing was problematic.

Packages of Bamba - made by Osem - on a shelf in a Jerusalem grocery store on December 29, 2021.

Netta Barzilai declines offer to perform at Miss Universe pageant

The 2018 Eurovision winner cited her dislike of judging women by their body size, height, and weight as her reason for turning down the invitation to perform.

NETTA BARZILAI performs during the Grand Final of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv.

Flag Football World Championships final day move to Teddy Stadium due to high winds

The Israeli teams are out of medals contention.

Photos from the European Flag Football Tournament in Israel

Volume of protests opposing Israel's hosting of Miss Universe surprisingly turned down - comment

It would have been reasonable to assume that many nations which have been historically unfriendly or even hostile toward Israel

 MISS UNIVERSE Andrea Meza visits the Tower of David and Old City walls as she tours Jerusalem during her official visit ahead of the Miss Universe pageant in Eilat.

Israelis and Cubans celebrate chess through Chess4Solidarity tournament

Some 200 chess players from the two countries faced each other in competitive matches through the Israeli chess club's Chess4Solidarity campaign.

 Chess4Solidarity chess match between Israelis and Cubans

Retirees realize their dreams in TA singing competition

The Star of the City competition gives retirees a chance to pursue their dreams of singing.

 STAR OF the City competition winner Boris Kuzmenko.

Israel excluded from Blast Valorant Nations tournament

Team Finest CEO Ruvik Milkis: "We have a huge Valorant community in Israel and we don't have a chance to represent the flag."

A gaming PC keyboard and X Box controller (illustrative).