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David Wiseman is the founder of Follow Team Israel, a page that shares stories on Israeli and Jewish sports. He writes extensively about sports for a range of news sites, as well as works in digital branding and online reputation management. Wiseman is a member of Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s Voice of the People council, consisting of 150 Jewish thought leaders from across the world.

It was a busy week for Israeli athletes, with European Championships across several sports and World Cup qualifying matches.
This new sport is gaining popularity across Israel ahead of its debut in the Maccabiah 2026 Games.
With its popularity on the rise, a tackle league gears up for another season.
At the recent World Championships, Israel finished 11th out of 46 in the men’s team épée, which is a remarkable achievement.
Some 3,000 Jewish teen athletes are expected to gather in the US between July 27 and August 8 for the largest Jewish youth sports event in the world.
Both the Israeli men’s and women’s teams are doing all they can to qualify.
“The Hall has all of these amazing stories, but very few people know about them, so I’m here to help it rebrand, reposition, remarket and relaunch,” Lenny Silberman tells JNS.
Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar: “I am confident that we will meet here next year with a stronger and braver Israel than ever before.”
The national team is on an upward trajectory, having recently won promotion from UEFA’s League C to League B.
“This year’s Maccabiah emphasizes the need for unity, strengthening ties with Diaspora Jewry, and connecting to Israel—today more than ever.”