Israeli Basketball Hall of Fame Inaugurated with Five Legendary Inductees
The Israeli Basketball Association inaugurated its new Hall of Fame during the annual gala event held on August 19, 2026, in Ramat Gan. Five basketball legends were honored with induction: Miki Berkovich, Barry Leibowitz, Aviva Bales, Aluma Goren, and Tal Brody. The event also highlighted the association's Friendship Fund, established to promote social and community projects such as the Reservists League, teams composed of post-traumatic soldiers, and initiatives combating violence while advancing basketball in the Gaza envelope region.
Notable attendees included Israeli national team player Deni Avdija and other prominent figures in Israeli basketball. The national team is preparing for a series of upcoming games, starting with a friendly match against Georgia on August 23 as part of the August window qualifiers for the World Championship. Subsequently, Israel will face Poland on August 27 and Latvia on August 30, with both matches scheduled to take place in Riga.
This event marks a significant milestone in recognizing the contributions of Israeli basketball icons and advancing the sport's social impact within the country.
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