Dadoun finishes in first place with a time of 2:37.12 in the 150-meter mixed medley event. Israel's Mark Maylar also medals at competition in Portugal, earning a bronze in the 100-meter breaststroke event.
Sami al-Husseini leaves mat without bowing or shaking hands with Avishag Semberg.
The week-long event is being hosted by the IDF Disabled Veterans’ Organization in conjunction with Beit Halochem UK (BHUK) at the Beit Halochem rehab, recreation and sports center in Tel Aviv.
Much like this year's even in Belgrade in March, the Iranian women's national ice hockey team will almost assuredly boycott the competition next year.
Second-highest scorer in NBA history has known Rabbi Yoshiyahu Yosef Pinto for years, and contributed to his Shuva Israel organization.
John Mara requested that the NFL change the date to accommodate the team’s large Jewish fanbase in the New York metropolitan area. The league denied the request.
Geva Levin wins bronze, becoming the first Israeli to ascend the podium in the tournament's history. "This is just the beginning for me, a long road lies ahead of similar accomplishments," he says.
Move would help the 15,000 Israelis expected to attend the tournament reach their destination without layovers. National Security Council continues to warn against unnecessary travel to Qatar "in light of the hostility toward Israel in the country and the presence there of terrorist actors."
IOC President Thomas Bach praises Gilady's "outstanding contributions to our movement," and describes him as a "pioneer in so many respects."
"I’m first and foremost an Israeli citizen," says Loay Sakas. "I represent the country and want everyone here to live in peace with each other."