Committee Members Behind Choosing Beitar Jerusalem for President's Award Revealed Amid Controversy

First reported by Walla · 1 hour ago

What happened

Beitar Jerusalem won the President's Award on August 25, sparking criticism from Maccabi Haifa's CEO over the selection. The committee that chose Beitar includes former tennis star Andy Ram and other sports and social figures. The decision has stirred controversy between the clubs.

• 01Beitar Jerusalem received the President's Award on August 25, causing dispute with Maccabi Haifa.
• 02The selection committee includes former tennis player Andy Ram as chairman and other sports and social leaders.
• 03Committee members represent diverse backgrounds in sports, media, and community activism.
• 04Maccabi Haifa's CEO Itzik Ovadia criticized the award process and outcome.
• 05The committee's composition and decision are now central to the ongoing controversy.

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N12Center · Hebrew21 minutes ago

Committee Members Behind Choosing Beitar Jerusalem for President's Award Revealed Amid Controversy

MakoCenter · Hebrew21 minutes ago

Committee Members Behind Choosing Beitar Jerusalem for President's Award Revealed Amid Controversy

Now 14Right · Hebrew34 minutes ago

Beitar Jerusalem Denounces Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Dispute

N12Center · Hebrew36 minutes ago

Beitar Jerusalem Criticizes Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Controversy

MakoCenter · Hebrew36 minutes ago

Beitar Jerusalem Criticizes Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Controversy

MakoCenter · Hebrew37 minutes ago

Beitar Jerusalem Accuses Maccabi Haifa CEO Itzik Ovadia of Undermining Club in President's Award Dispute

N12Center · Hebrew37 minutes ago

Beitar Jerusalem Accuses Maccabi Haifa CEO Itzik Ovadia of Undermining Club in President's Award Contest

MakoCenter · Hebrew57 minutes ago

Beitar Jerusalem Slams Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Controversy

N12Center · Hebrew57 minutes ago

Beitar Jerusalem Criticizes Maccabi Haifa CEO After President's Award Controversy

WallaCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago

Beitar Jerusalem Criticizes Maccabi Haifa CEO Over Community Award Dispute

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