Aperipha Takes Second in Jerusalem Grand Slam 200m as Israel Hosts Major Meet
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by N12 · Jun 25, 2026
What happened
Jerusalem hosted the Grand Slam athletics meet at Givat Ram Stadium with about 1,800 spectators and 71 athletes from 29 countries. Israeli athletes earned several podium finishes, including Lanseny Aperipha's second place in the men's 200 meters and Jonathan Kapitolnik's shared second in the high jump. Organizers said the event showed international sport can still be held in Israel despite the security situation.
- 01Jerusalem hosted its biggest international sports event since Operation Lion's Roar ended.
- 02About 1,800 spectators watched 71 athletes from 29 countries compete.
- 03Lanseny Aperipha finished second in the men's 200 meters in 20.36 seconds.
- 04Jonathan Kapitolnik tied for second in the men's high jump at 2.21 meters.
- 05Organizers said the event showed Israeli sport “does not stop.”
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