June 29, 2022

World Games: For Mannon, Back to Birmingham, via Israel

Olivia Mannon. Photo by Jodi Applebaum by Larry Brook (Israel InSight) — Three years ago, Birmingham’s Olivia Mannon was sporting a silver medal from the 2019 Women’s European Lacrosse Championship as a member of Team Israel, getting ready for her […]
June 29, 2022

World Games: Israel’s first with a team competition, in lacrosse

The Israel National Women’s Team. Photo by Jodi Applebaum By Larry Brook (Israel InSight) — The only team sport for Israel in the World Games is men’s and women’s lacrosse, and the teams are excited about taking the field in […]
June 28, 2022

World Games: Israel sending over 50 athletes to Birmingham

The Israeli delegation visits the home of Israel President Isaac Herzog, with those participating in martial arts showing that they are ready. by Larry Brook (Israel InSight) — Over 50 Israeli athletes will be in Birmingham this month to compete […]
June 26, 2022

World Games: Israeli delegation head hopes for gold — and increased support for athletes

by Larry Brook (Israel InSight) — Arik Kaplan says “we have really good athletes that are going to be in Birmingham,” and he wants to be sure that Israel will be able to continue fielding delegations like that. Kaplan is […]