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Hapoel's Centennial Celebrated at Israel's Largest Sports Event
The 20th Hapoel Center Sportiada commenced on Tuesday in Eilat, marking the 100th anniversary of the Hapoel sports organization. Described as Israel's largest amateur sports gathering, the five-day event has brought together over 10,000 participants representing approximately 250 companies, workplaces, and organizations from across the country.
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- 01The 20th Hapoel Center Sportiada began on Tuesday in Eilat, marking the 100th anniversary of the Hapoel organization.
- 02Over 10,000 participants from approximately 250 companies and organizations are attending the five-day event.
- 03The sports gathering runs until October 17, 2026, with participants staying in about 40 hotels across Eilat.
- 04The opening ceremony on Tuesday evening featured a performance by singer Sarit Hadad.
- 05Teams from the Nova Tribe Community Association are participating in the Sportiada for the first time.
- 06The Nova Tribe teams consist of southern music festival survivors and bereaved families using sports for rehabilitation.
- 07The participating Nova Tribe basketball team is named in memory of the late Roi Shilo.
Running until October 17, 2026, the Sportiada features sports competitions, social gatherings, and cultural activities, with participants staying in about 40 hotels across Eilat. The opening ceremony on Tuesday evening featured a performance by singer Sarit Hadad to launch the centennial celebrations.
This year's event features the first-time participation of basketball and soccer teams from the Nova Tribe Community Association. These teams are composed of survivors of the southern music festival massacre on October 7 and bereaved families, who are using sports for rehabilitation, personal and community resilience, and a return to routine. The basketball team is named in memory of the late Roi Shilo.
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