Two Israeli swimmers competing for the University of Louisville, Anastasia Gorbenko  and Daria Golovaty , have successfully qualified for the NCAA Division I Women’s Swimming and Diving Championships. The prestigious event is set to take place from March 18 to 21  in Atlanta, Georgia. Credit : rowanathletics.com Anastasia Gorbenko: Leading the Pack Gorbenko, who joined the collegiate circuit in January after nearly a year on the sidelines, qualified in three events—all within the nation's...

New CEO for the Olympic Committee of Israel: Former Olympic athlete Adi Bichman   Bichman competed in Olympic youth programs and top-level international competitions. She also served as Chair of the Olympic Committee’s Professional Committee for Paris 2024.  Bichman: “The challenges are many and the shoes are big to fill, but Israeli sport continues to prove itself.” The selection committee of the Olympic Committee of Israel announced today (Sunday) the appointment of Adi Bichman — Chair of...

Around 100 swimmers gathered for a special swim marking what would have been the 25th birthday of Captain Eden Nimri RIP, Israel's swimming vice-champion, who was killed in action defending Nahal Oz on October 7, after heroically saving many lives.   The emotional event was held at the Re'ut swimming pool, led by the swimming community, family, and friends — honoring Eden’s spirit, values, and legacy. Her father shared words written about her by Liri Elbag: “Even there, in Nahal Oz, she...