Tournament

Young ambassador: A girl’s journey to the World Cup puts a spotlight on genetic awareness

|ByIN COOPERATION WITH TOM WHITE
"Ayala’s story shows how openness about genetic illness can inspire others and encourage greater awareness."
Folarin Balogun of the US is shown a red card by referee Raphael Claus on July 1, 2026.

Trump intervention prompts FIFA to reverse World Cup red card ban for US striker Folarin Balogun

The unprecedented move has thrust FIFA's disciplinary process into the global spotlight and prompted an angry response from Belgium, which plays the US on Monday for a place in the quarter-finals.

|ByREUTERS
“Esports is an example of how entertainment can evolve into a complex financial structure generating multi-million-pound revenues.”

How global esports ecosystems generate multi million dollar revenue streams

|ByHANNAH SCHWARTZ
Jewish-American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky

Jewish-American chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky dies unexpectedly at 29

Daniel Naroditsky, son of a Ukranian immigrant, had begun playing chess at the age of 6. His influence extended beyond the chessboard, according to the International Chess Federation.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israeli judokas win three medals in international championship in Qatar

Israel garnered two medals on Friday at the international judo championship in Qatar followed by a third the next day.

MAY 14, 2023ByYANIV TOCHMAN/WALLA
Israel's Peter Paltchik in action during the -100kg bronze match against Canada's Shady Elnahas.

Team Israel back for the 2023 World Baseball Classic

Team Israel is arguably the best embodiment of the WBC’s eligibility rules. To play in the WBC, a player does not need to have been born in or be an official citizen of the country he is playing for.

MARCH 6, 2023ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
MANY OF players who suited up for Team Israel at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 will be back donning the blue-and-white this month at the World Baseball Classic, where Israel will be playing in Pool D in Miami.

Fond State Cup memories from former Hapoel Jerusalem player James Feldeine - interview

Ahead of the final clash between Hapoel Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv, a former Reds star reflects.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
JAMES FELDEINE enjoyed many highlights in his stint with Hapoel Jerusalem, including a pair of State Cups wearing his favorite black jerseys, as in this 2020 picture.

Maccabi Haifa bows out with loss to Benfica

Chance for Greens to join Europa League knockout stage dashed in 6-1 swan song to campaign.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
DESPITE THE 6-1 defeat to Benfica in their final match of the group stage, Neta Lavi (front) and Maccabi Haifa had a respectable Champions League showing overall.

Israeli player Neta Shapira's team wins Dota 2 biggest tournament

Neta Shapira's team won a cash prize of around $6 million each after they won the tournament 3-0.

OCTOBER 31, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A screenshot of Dota 2.

Tel Aviv Watergen Open tennis event gets underway

Israelis Oliel, Leshem and Cuckierman are given wild cards to Israel’s richest-ever tournament.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022ByORI LEWIS
WILD CARD entry Yshai Oliel, Israel's No. 1 men's player will compete in the main draw of the Tel Aviv Watergen Open.

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.

Prestigious world-class ATP 250 tennis tournament returns to Israel after 26 years

Tel Aviv Watergen Open 2022 to be held September 25 - October 2

AUGUST 2, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tel Aviv Watergen open

Israel's Tipalti teams up with Unified to better League of Legends tournaments

The companies will process payment distribution to the participants of Unified esports tournaments, streamlining the fan experience turnaround time when a player wins a cash prize competition.

FEBRUARY 6, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Tipalti CEO and co-founder Chen Amit