The Israeli swimming community bows its head at the passing of Leonid Sheikhat — former Israeli national team coach, a pillar of Hapoel Jerusalem, and a professional and human beacon who dedicated his life to the sport, leaving an indelible mark. Following a distinguished coaching career in the Soviet Union and Kazakhstan, Sheikhat immigrated to Israel in the early 1990s. Within a short time, he became an integral part of the local elite swimming scene, leading the Israeli national team...

Championship in Serbia with an exceptionally impressive achievement: 11 medals 🥇 4 Gold Medals 🥈 4 Silver Medals 🥉 3 Bronze Medals Comen 2026 - image by Israel Swimming Association Key Highlights & Standout Performances: Sean Pomberg won two individual gold medals in the 400m and 1500m Freestyle, topping the boys' tournament rankings based on total points. Yoni Dagan captured a gold medal in the 200m Individual Medley and a silver medal in the 200m Freestyle. The Relay Teams also...

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...