Iran Judo Federation suspended from all tournaments until Sept. 17, 2023 for instructing judoka Saeid Mollaei to avoid facing an Israeli opponent the 2019 World Championships in Tokyo.
Ironi Ness Ziona bests Stal Ostrow Wielkopolski 82-74 to become the first Israeli team to win the prestigious International Basketball Federation Europe Cup.
Sagi Berman, a senior figure in the Israeli Premier League, informs the Referees Association that he plans to undergo gender reassignment surgery in the coming months and will change his name to Sapir.
The Iranian judoka team has a history of purposefully withdrawing its athletes from international competitions that would match them up against Israeli athletes.
Six English Premier League clubs exit league, issue apologies to fans. Spanish and Italian members said to be mulling similar exit, all but spelling the league's demise.
"This move will create classes that aren't based on the teams' abilities on the field, and this harms the principle of equal opportunity," renowned Israeli soccer coach Avram Grant predicts.
Fans of Dutch football team Vitesse chant the antisemitic slogan at a rally ahead of Sunday's game against Amsterdam-based Ajax, a team known for its history of Jewish supporters.
Earning widespread criticism, 12 of Europe’s top teams challenge UEFA's decades-long reign. The new league currently includes six clubs from the English Premier League, three Italian Serie A teams, and three Spanish La Liga clubs. French, German teams have yet to join Super League.
On Twitter, anti-Israel activist and former Pink Floyd bassist calls to suspend Israeli soccer teams from international soccer organizations FIFA and UEFA.
Rhythmic gymnastics star wins the all-around individual event, which includes separate showings with a hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon, and also snags a bronze medal for her hoop routine. Over at the Tbilisi Grand Slam, judoka Inbar Lanir wins bronze.