Competition

Eurovision’s grand final proceeds amid protests over Israel’s participation

The Eurovision Song Contest final kicks off in Vienna amid protests and a boycott by five countries over Israel’s participation.

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Jinhyung Park.

Arthur Rubinstein’s piano competition: A rich tale of two cities and one legacy

Call of Duty

An Israeli took second place in the international Call of Duty tournament

Akiva Shrier wins the International Bible Quiz on April 19 in Jerusalem, Israel.

These American teens ranked high in Israel’s Bible Quiz, in strongest US showing in 50 years


Israel–Premier Tech to drop Israeli identity amid safety concerns

Facing protests and security risks, Israel–Premier Tech will rebrand for 2026, removing “Israel” from its name to ensure the team’s survival in Europe.

SRAEL - PREMIER TECH rider Marco Frigo in action as pro-Palestine protestors are pictured in the background during Stage 18 of the Vuelta a Espana in Valladolid, Spain, in September.

Israel shines in kickboxing at World Games with two gold medals and a silver

Thursday's podium successes followed Shaked Nisimian's gold in women’s combat sambo, Nili Block's bronze, and Yulia Sachkov, Jodah Osaid, and Polina Grossman reaching the kickboxing finals.

ISRAELI KICKBOXER Yulia Sachkov reached the podium on Thursday at the World Game.

Israeli swimming champion takes 7th at world championships in Singapore

Gorbenko, who reached the final with the fourth-fastest semifinal time, clocked 2:10.26 in the final but faded over the last 100 meters.

 ISRAELI SWIMMER Anastasia Gorbenko was a podium contender in the 200-meter individual medley at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, but ultimately finished in seventh place.

Initiative has no age: The teen start-up competition kicked off

Youth Unistream helps teens develop ventures year-round and during summer. Around 100 ventures from across Israel competed for the "Venture of the Year" title.

From last year's Venture of the Year competition

Israel achieves historic best at International Mathematical Olympiad, securing 6th place globally

This marks a historic milestone for the Israeli mathematics team at the 66th IMO, an event founded in 1959. The Israeli contingent competed against 639 students, demonstrating unprecedented success.

 Israel's National Mathematics Team has achieved its most successful result in the country's history of participation in the International Mathematical Olympiad.

Melanie Shiraz wins Miss Universe Israel 2025 crown, vows to use platform for meaningful change

The 26-year-old is already coordinating with Jewish orgs. "I didn't enter this competition just to wear a crown—I did it because I believe in the power of this platform to create real impact."

 Melanie Shiraz is crowned at Miss Universe Israel 2025.

'I was scared I'd be shot on stage,' Eden Golan speaks on her fear at Eurovision

Eden Golan recalls the fear before flying to Eurovision, the boos she received and the disgusting behavior of some singers behind the scenes.

 ISRAEL’S CONTESTANT Eden Golan sings in the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, last week.

Cracking the Code of Male Beauty

Business Administration students at Reichman University will represent Israel in an international competition to be held at Europe's leading technology & startup conference: Viva Technology in Paris

Dr Talia Rimon, Eli Sagiv CEO of L'Oréal Israel Group, Libby Angel-Kazez, VP of HR and winners of the prize

Israeli high schoolers win two gold medals at European Math Olympiad

The competition challenges participants with advanced problems in algebra, combinatorics, geometry, number theory, and elementary mathematics.

 Israeli team takes gold at European Mathematical Olympiad

Solgar launches: The competition that will reveal Israel's next sports stars

The international dietary supplements brand, Solgar, is launching a competition judged by Israeli sports stars: Linoy Ashram, Ori Sasson, and Gil Granot.

 Linoy Ashram