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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 Ifergan | 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

New details deepen mystery over Gilad Janklowicz’s death outside Hawaii tower

His team says the Israeli-born TV workout star was found lifeless at the foot of his 16-story building, as Honolulu police continue investigating

Ran Boker | 06.23.26

Team USA gymnast heads to Israel for Maccabiah: ‘I’m excited to represent my Jewish community’

The 17-year-old New Jersey gymnast Sophie Knapp is saying goodbye to high school, preparing for Columbia and spending one last summer at home, but first she will represent Team USA at the 2026 Maccabiah Games in Israel

ynet | 06.22.26

Israel women’s rugby sevens team claims bronze at European championship in Andorra

After an opening loss to Finland, Israel rebounded with dominant wins over Luxembourg, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Bulgaria before edging Slovakia 14-12 in the third-place playoff

ynet Global | 06.15.26

The global protein craze is creating a whey shortage and sending prices soaring

Rising demand from athletes, older adults, food companies and users of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs has pushed high-quality whey protein into short supply, with US wholesale prices up 250% in a year and European prices also hitting records

Associated Press | 06.14.26

Gilad Janklowicz, legendary Bodies in Motion fitness coach, dies at 71

The Israeli-born fitness coach, who became a symbol of the televised workout era, had recently been in advanced talks with Sport 5 for a filmed comeback in Israel that would showcase the country’s landscapes to American viewers

ynet | 06.09.26

Sport becomes new frontline as Ukraine opposes easing of Russian bans

International sports bodies ease restrictions on Russian athletes as Ukraine protests intensify, saying sport is being used to whitewash war crimes; From tennis courts to gymnastics podiums and UEFA disputes, the war over memory and silence continues

Zeev Avrahami | 06.06.26

Israel may miss the FIFA World Cup, but its tech will power the tournament

While the national team sits out another major tournament, Israeli sports-tech pioneers are driving the broadcast, data, and ticketing ecosystem for the world's biggest sporting event

ynet Global | 06.04.26

Historic double podium for Israel as Steinberg wins gold and Tibi takes silver at Europeans

Steinberg clinches European foil sailing gold in a photo finish in Portugal with Shahar Tibi taking silver as Olympic champion Pilar Lamadrid finishes among the contenders

Nadav Zenziper | 05.23.26

רז אדם (ראשון מימין) בזכייה עם נבחרת העתודה ב-2019

Israel national team basketball player Raz Adam dies at 26 in fatal car crash

Hapoel Galil Elyon captain Raz Adam, a former Israel youth national team star who twice won the Under-20 European Championship, was killed in a car crash on Route 90 in northern Israel

Yair Kraus | 05.21.26

Get in the game: stressed kids need a field, not a screen

As children struggle with stress and self-control, experts say regular, low-pressure physical activity can help them release tension, regulate emotions and build resilience

Prof. Ran Yanovich | 05.15.26

At 70, Yehuda Greenfeld wins two gold medals for Israel at World Deaf Chess Championship

Grandmaster Greenfeld wins gold in both blitz and rapid chess at a tournament in Spain, adding another remarkable chapter to his international career; Israeli player Yevgeny Shevtsiuk also wins bronze in the 55-and-over category

ynet | 05.14.26