Iran’s withdrawal from the Karate World Championships here is due to COVID-19-related issues and not because of the participation of Israeli athletes, according to the World Karate Federation (WKF).

in protest at the presence of five athletes and two referees from Israel.Iran refuses to recognise Israel

Arabia was disqualified for a high kick that rendered him unconscious.Critics of Iran’s policy against Israel

IOC) to suspend the country.Despite numerous examples of Iranian athletes refusing to compete against Israel

International Judo Federation after the country instructed Saeid Mollaei to avoid facing an opponent from Israel

The International Esports Federation (IESF) World Championship Finals was opened here today, with the governing body’s President Vlad Marinescu highlighting the event’s similar values to traditional sports.

Israel is hosting the World Championship Finals after last year's event was unable to take place due

The International Esports Federation (IESF) World Championship Finals are set to begin here tomorrow with an Opening Ceremony launching the four-day event.

We're delighted to welcome the best esports athletes to Israel for the IESF's flagship event," said Ido

Three-time Olympian Alice Schlesinger has felt at "home" since swapping the judogi for the sambo uniform, according to her husband and coach.

 Schlesinger enjoyed a 15-year career in judo, winning medals for both Israel and Britain before

Born and raised in Herzliya in Israel, Schlesinger became a star in judo, winning bronze medals at the

We live in Israel," Musin explained."

When Britain was open the team flew to competitions whereas we couldn’t fly as Israel was closed."

When Israel was open, Britain was closed."

As the COP26 climate summit closes sport has played a more prominent role than ever before. The impact of climate change on sport was laid bare - from grassroots through to global events. It was clear however, that sport is not just a victim of climate change, it is a contributor, and how sport contributes in the future will play a key part in addressing the global challenge.

creation of a clear plan to meet the vision.Starting with the IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Israel

Uzbek fighter Sarbon Ernazarov was disqualified for bad behaviour in the final as the All-Russian Sambo Federation (RSF) came out on top in a fiery five-bout showdown with the hosts at the World Sambo Championships in Tashkent.

Kazakhstan.But they were unable to win either of them as Dildash Kuryshbayeva lost to Alice Schlesinger of Israel

International Sambo Federation (FIAS) President Vasily Shestakov hopes sambo can feature as an "exhibition" sport at the Paris 2024 Olympics with a view to securing a permanent place on the programme for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

the first World Beach Sambo Championships was held in Cyprus and next year this event will be held in Israel

Belarus and Kazakhstan captured two gold medals apiece as the All-Russian Sambo Federation (RSF) had a frustrating opening day at the World Sambo Championships here in Uzbekistan's capital Tashkent.

Khushqadam Khusravov on his way to winning Kazakhstan's second gold of the night ©FIASArchy Wolfman of Israel

There were mixed emotions for Turkey at the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball European Championships A in Samsun.

the women's tournament, the defending Paralympic and European champions faced a nail-biting tie with Israel

Denmark into the IBSA Goalball European Championships A women's final ©IBSA/Ryo IchikawaDenmark will play Israel

Six new faces have been added to the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) Executive Committee following a vote at the organisation’s Congress today here in Tashkent in Uzbekistan.

Mammedov of Azerbaijan, Avtandil Tsintsadze of Georgia, Orsolya Papp-Marta of Hungary, Shay Gaizinger of Israel

Yael Arad has become the first woman to be elected President of the Olympic Committee of Israel (OCI)

Olympic medals, including three gold.Its best performance came at this year's Games in Tokyo, where Israel

Women's Paralympic and European champions Turkey put 10 goals past Germany in a merciless performance in the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball European Championships A quarter-finals in Samsun.

misery for Germany to secure the huge victory for the host nation.A repeat of the 2019 final against Israel

A new-look International Sambo Federation (FIAS) Executive Committee is set to be elected at the organisation’s Congress here in Uzbek capital Tashkent tomorrow.

Czech Anna Korchagina, Avtandil Tsintsadze of Georgia, Orsolya Papp-Marta of Hungary, Shay Gaizinger of Israel

Israel annihilated Greece in the International Blind Sports Federation (IBSA) Goalball European A Championships

Germany and Japan enjoyed a successful final day of the International Judo Federation Baku Grand Slam with their athletes securing two gold medals in Azerbaijan’s capital city.

final.Explosive scenes at -78kg as Luise Malzahn storms to the top of the podium defeating Lanir of Israel