Proud Jewish Athletes Rejoice as Israel’s Baseball Team Advances to World Tournament

Israel’s baseball team has qualified for the major World Classic Finals event for the first time ever after beating Great Britain’s team, but the real joy of winning has a much deeper meaning.
Triumphing Over Adversity, Israel Wins Third Medal at Paralympics

On Wednesday, 3:38:20 in the 200-meter freestyle swim put Inbal Pezaro in third place, bringing Israel’s total at the Paralympics in Rio to three bronze medals. In an event in which competing is already a victory, Israel has much to be proud of.
Rio Olympics 2016: Saudi Athlete Forfeits Judo Match Rather Than Face Israeli Competitor

Saudi Arabian judoka Joud Fahmy forfeited her first-round judo match in the Rio Summer Olympics on Sunday, apparently to avoid facing her Israeli counterpart Gili Cohen in the next round.
Lebanese Olympians Try to Prevent Israeli Athletes From Attending Rio Opening Ceremonies

The Lebanese Olympic delegation refused to allow Israeli athletes to board their shared bus to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday night.
NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire Moving to Israel to “Live Actual Scriptures” [WATCH]
Six-time NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire, who calls himself “culturally Jewish”, has signed a two-year contract to will play basketball for Hapoel Jerusalem.
Israeli Sports Minister Refuses to Violate Sabbath to Attend Olympics Opening Ceremony

The spokesperson for the Israel Olympic Committee refused to comment after being contacted by TPS.
Israeli Gymnasts Win Gold in Baku Just Before Olympic Games in Rio

The Israeli team brought home several medals from the International Federation of Gymnastics (FIG) World Cup Final in Rhythmic Gymnastics in Baku, Azerbaijan on Sunday.
Israeli Delegations Meet With President Rivlin Ahead of Competing in Rio Olympics

Israel’s Olympic team is the biggest in its history with 47 athletes and will compete in many of the various sporting events held at the Games.
Amidst a Mood of Defeat, Israel Determined to Stay “On the Map”

“On the Map,” tells the heartening story of the Israeli underdog who, against all odds, defeated their adversary and rose to championship.
Kenyan Runner Wins Jerusalem Marathon

A Kenyan runner won the sixth International Jerusalem Marathon today.