Simon Griver

Simon Griver is a journalist based in Jerusalem and has been writing about Israel for nearly 40 years.He is currently managing editor of the English website of Globes - Israel's financial newspaper. He has been the JC's Israel sports correspondent since 1995 and also regularly contributes on all topics about Israel. His articles about Israel have been published in almost all of the UK's national newspapers and he has authored travel books about Israel for Insight Guides and the AA.

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Israeli IOC members justified Tokyo U-turn

At the beginning of last week, Israeli IOC member Alex Gilady was adamant that the Olympics would go ahead in July. “If we cancel because of the Coronavirus, then maybe next time we’ll have to cancel because of the flu,” he said.

By Simon Griver

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Israeli IOC members justified Tokyo U-turn

Barkat leaves Beer Sheva with regrets

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Avdija tipped to be no. 1 in NBA draft

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Yosef Dagan, Israeli inventor of football's penalty shoot-out, dies aged 93

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Zahavi open to offers after returning to Israel to train

Guangzhou R&F striker Eran Zahavi has been left stranded in Israel after the Chinese Super League was suspended until April due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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February 10, 2020 09:54

Zahavi open to offers after returning to Israel to train

Israel FA to investigate racist chanting at Ligat Ha’Al game

In an unprecedented move, an Israeli referee halted a Ligat Ha’Al match due to racist chanting.

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February 3, 2020 09:55

Israel FA to investigate racist chanting at Ligat Ha’Al game

Israeli supermodel’s mother set for jail in tax plea bargain

The Israeli supermodel, who is alleged to have broken Israeli tax rules, would be sentenced to community service

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January 14, 2020 11:25

Israeli supermodel’s mother set for jail in tax plea bargain

Sela calls time on Davis Cup career

Dudi Sela has stepped down from Israel’s Davis Cup team.

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January 14, 2020 10:50

Beitar’s new owner banishes racism

A decade ago, the notorious “Death to Arabs” chant by Beitar Jerusalem’s fans would ring out around Teddy Stadium. Raised awareness by New Israel Fund’s KIO Israel campaign against racism and new legislation outlawing racist chants, reduced the problem, but Beitar’s hardcore La Familia fans remained defiant.

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January 6, 2020 10:59

Tenenbaum’s clean sheets are at an end

After setting an Israeli Premier League clean sheet record, Maccabi Tel Aviv goalkeeper Daniel Tenenbaum finally conceded a goal in the ninth minute of the 1-1 draw with Nes Ziona.

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January 6, 2020 10:07

Sachkov wins kickboxing world title

Yulia Sachkov of Israel was crowned world champion in the women’s under-52 kilogram K-1 style competition in Sarajevo.

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November 4, 2019 10:30

Ashram wins six gymnastics medals in World Championships

Israeli rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram secured six medals from the World Championships in Baku.

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September 25, 2019 10:08

Ashram wins six gymnastics medals in World Championships

'Israel lacked professionalism,' blasts Herzog

Israel’s manager Andi Herzog was furious with his team after they blew a second-half lead in Slovenia on Monday night to lose 3-2, leaving their Euro 2020 qualifying prospects in tatters.

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September 13, 2019 16:04

'Israel lacked professionalism,' blasts Herzog

Muki crowned judo world champion in Tokyo

He defeated Belgium's Matthias Casse to claim the title

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August 28, 2019 15:44

Muki crowned judo world champion in Tokyo

Hemed: 'Kayal and I will fight for Charlton'

Tomer Hemed made his debut for Charlton last weekend, coming off the bench at the start of the second half in the 1-0 home win over Brentford.

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August 28, 2019 09:26

Hemed: 'Kayal and I will fight for Charlton'

Abramovich cheers on his Chelsea girls in Israel visit

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich was in a record 8,500 crowd to watch as Chelsea Women beat the Israel national team 3-1 at Hamoshava Stadium in Petach Tikva.

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August 27, 2019 09:28

Abramovich cheers on his Chelsea girls in Israel visit

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