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He lost an arm in Gaza. Now he is chasing a world surfing medal

Tamir Dudy survived a close-range battle in Jabaliya, underwent 17 surgeries and chose to amputate his right arm; now the IDF officer is training for November’s surfing world championship in California

Shlomi Aharoni | 08.30.26

Alison dos Santos breaks 400m hurdles world record with stunning 45.80

Brazilian star cuts 0.14 seconds from Karsten Warholm’s legendary Tokyo mark in Zurich, becoming the first man to run under 45.90 as the Norwegian finishes second

ynet | 08.27.26

Yoga, Pilates or the gym: Which workout can actually improve your posture?

Slumped shoulders, a rounded back and a backward-tilting pelvis have become hallmarks of modern life; but not every posture issue is a medical problem, and not every workout can fix it; what can be changed, and how should it be done?

Eitan Gefen | 08.26.26

Can basketball change minds about Israel? Barak Swarttz challenges traditional hasbara in ‘ALL CAPS’ Episode 23

Basketball trainer and Israel advocate Barak Swarttz argues traditional hasbara is trapped in an echo chamber, urging Israel to use culture and common ground to reach new audiences as Episode 23 also tackles Kozo Okamoto, the DSA and Israeli tech

ynet Global | 08.23.26

Artem Dolgopyat cements status as Israel’s greatest athlete with third European floor title

At 29, Dolgopyat has already won Olympic gold and silver, a world title and three European crowns; after another victory in Zagreb, he says he is still among the best and is now targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Games

ynet | 08.22.26

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Israeli surfer Anat Lelior stuns world No. 1, finishes second at Tahiti surfing event

Anat Lelior finished runner-up at the WSL event in Tahiti after a stunning run that included a win over world No. 1 Gabriela Bryan

ynet Sport | 08.14.26

Report reveals threats to assassinate Messi, harm other players and refs during World Cup

Explosives, firearms and a host of warnings create disturbing picture of last month's World Cup; Police report presents the threats investigated during the tournament; the Argentine star was the focus, but Ronaldo, referees and other players also were marked

ynet | 08.09.26

From troubled teens to a multimillion-dollar industry: How surfing conquered Israel

Once seen as a pastime for troubled teens skipping school for the beach, surfing is now one of Israel’s fastest-growing sports, with tens of thousands of surfers, new schools, a wave park, a multimillion-dollar industry and booming surf tourism

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 08.08.26

Boris Gelfand to become first Israeli inducted into World Chess Hall of Fame

The Israeli grandmaster will be honored in St. Louis after a career highlighted by a 2009 World Cup triumph and his dramatic 2012 world championship match against Viswanathan Anand

ynet | 08.04.26

From resort city to sports hub: Eilat builds international training complex

The 180-dunam campus combines elite facilities, sports medicine, hospitality and public space as Eilat targets teams and major events

ynet Global | 08.01.26

IDF reveals: Gaza soccer figures presented as athletes were terrorists

Military publishes a ‘terror team’ of 12 players, coaches and referees portrayed in Western and Arab media as innocent athletes, saying some served Hamas and Islamic Jihad and took part in the October 7 massacre

Elisha Ben Kimon | 07.22.26

Birthday-themed playground has opened in Ma’alot-Tarshiha

Israel’s first birthday-themed playground turns celebrations into child’s play

New northern Israel park aims to make birthday parties easier for local families, offering reservable outdoor space, play equipment and themed installations as part of the city’s new sports complex

ynet Global | 07.14.26

Maccabiah Games 2026 kick off in Jerusalem with emotional opening ceremony

22nd Maccabiah opens at Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium with 8,000 athletes from 45 countries ahead of July 13 games; Ceremony features performances by Israeli acts, torch lit by Inbar Lanir and Asaf Yasur, and honors wounded veterans and ex-hostages

Stav Ifargan | 07.02.26

How to get six-pack abs: what really works and what doesn't

Visible abs depend far more on low body fat than endless crunches, experts say; Proper nutrition, strength training, smart ab workouts and genetics all play a role, while spot fat reduction remains a myth

Eitan Gefen | 07.02.26

From Olympic gold to Jewish pride: The athletes carrying Israel with them

Ahead of the 2026 Maccabiah, meet some of the world’s top Jewish athletes, from wrestler Amit Elor and Olympic canoeing sisters Jessica and Noemie Fox to fencing champion Maia Weintraub and decorated speed skater Emery Lehman

Stav Ifargan | 06.28.26