Lebanese media says teen mixed martial arts fighter Abdullah Miniato drops out of the youth world championship as he "refuses to recognize Israel or practice any form of normalization" of ties with the Jewish state.
"Athletes say no to antisemitism" aims to raise awareness of the importance of fighting Jew-hatred and other kinds of racism by having athletes take a public stand for the critical cause.
Eleven athletes bring home three gold, two silver and six bronze medals. They now have their eyes set on the World Games, slated to be held in Abu Dhabi in November.
The famed race, which each year covers 2,121 miles over 21 stages in 23 days, featured eight riders wearing the Israel Start-Up Nation jersey.
In his 10 years with the NBA Casspi has played for the Sacramento Kings, New Orleans Pelicans, Cleveland Cavaliers, Memphis Grizzlies, and Golden State Warriors. "I never believe I’d make those dreams come true," he says.
Country's top artistic gymnast and leading hope for a medal at the Tokyo Olympics comes up top in the ball, hoop, clubs, ribbon, and all-around competitions at the international tournament.
"Above all else, I am a proud Jew and Israeli. I cannot betray Jerusalem,” Beitar owner Moshe Hogeg says. Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion supports move, says Israel should bar entry to teams that boycott Jerusalem.
Jacob Steinmetz, a 6-foot-5, 222-pound, 17-year-old fireballer from Long Island, eats only Kosher food and will only pitch on the Sabbath if he can walk to games.
The Hall of Famer stopped by the International YMCA to speak with youngsters about the fundamentals behind the sport.
Ethiopian-born Israeli athletes husband and wife Marhu and Selam Teferi are slated to represent the Jewish state at the Olympic Games in Tokyo. "Even in our wildest dreams, we didn't think this would be possible," they say.