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Israel has noteworthy top-15 overall finish at the World Games

Larry BrookIsrael InSightJuly 18, 2022

“We are doing a great job, with amazing coaches, with amazing athletes; it is very difficult to do—send them around the world, give them scholarships” and everything else they need to compete at the highest level, says Ayelet CEO Arik Kaplan.

Israel’s Nimrod Ryeder starts his journey toward gold, defeating Poland’s Robert Henek in jiu-jitsu at the World Games in Birmingham, Ala., on July 15, 2022. Photo by Larry Brook.

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World Games week in review: Israel wins four golds, one silver

Larry BrookIsrael InSightJuly 15, 2022

The Alabama competition has emphasized peace and reconciliation worldwide, taking inspiration from Birmingham’s transition in the last 60 years since it was the focal point of civil-rights battles.

Daria Atamanov (being held) celebrates her medals in rhythmic gymnastics. Photo by Larry Brook.

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Birmingham honors Abraham Accords with ‘peace tree’ during World Games

Larry BrookIsrael InSightJuly 15, 2022

Mayor Randall Woodfin said the spirit of the World Games “has been one of unity and peace,” and “today we solidify that message. Birmingham is honored to be home to this tree, planted by four countries that happily can call themselves friends.”

From left: World Games Birmingham Organizing Committee CEO Nick Sellars, Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin, Israel Deputy Consul General Alex Gandler, United Arab Emirates National Olympic Committee Acting General Secretary Azza Sulaiman, Moroccan Political Counselor Fatima Zahra Aboulfaraj and Bahrain Trade Representative Rose Sager receive proclamations at the dedication of the Abraham Accords tree site in Birmingham. Photo by Larry Brook.

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World Games: Activist waves Palestinian flag next to Israelis during Opening Ceremony

Larry BrookIsrael InSightJuly 10, 2022

Jeff Emerson, a spokesperson for the World Games, said “this behavior is not in accordance with the training all volunteers have gone through to show respect to our guests.”

Legacy Arena, World Games in Birmingham, Ala., July 2022. Credit: Courtesy.

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World Games: Israeli athletic delegation head hopes for gold, in more ways than one

Larry BrookIsrael InSightJuly 8, 2022

Ayelet, the Federation of Non-Olympic Competitive Sport in Israel, doesn’t received nearly the same government support as the Olympics or Paralympics, and what they do get is minimal, according to CEO Arik Kaplan.

Birmingham, Alabama. Credit: Pixabay.

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Israel sending 50-plus athletes to Birmingham, Ala., to compete in World Games

Larry BrookIsrael InSightJuly 8, 2022

Some 3,600 international athletes from 110 countries will take part in 200 medal competitions in 34 sports, most of which are not on the Olympic roster.

Archery. Credit: Pixabay.

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