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Israel Basketball Team Heads to Georgia Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifiers

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By סתיו איפרגן

First reported by Mako · Aug 19, 2026

What happened

The Israeli basketball team has flown to Georgia for a friendly before crucial World Cup qualifier games in Latvia. Missing key NBA players, the team aims to improve on a 2-4 record and keep hopes alive for the 2027 World Cup. Captain Yam Madar and returning players emphasize renewed morale and commitment.

  • 01Israel's basketball team travels to Georgia for a friendly before World Cup qualifiers in Latvia.
  • 02Upcoming games against Poland and Latvia will decide Israel's World Cup qualification fate.
  • 03Key NBA players Deni Avdija and Ben Shearf are absent due to club restrictions.
  • 04Captain Yam Madar stresses fighting spirit despite previous losses and challenges.
  • 05Returning players like Roman Sorkin aim to boost team morale and performance.
  • 06Players used the summer break to recover from a demanding EuroLeague season.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
People
Roman SorkinYam MadarTamir Blatt
OrganizationsMaccabi Tel Aviv, Hapoel Tel Aviv, NBA
PlacesGeorgia, Latvia, Poland, Qatar, Israel

Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

YnetCenter · HebrewAug 20, 2026
Israel Basketball Team Heads to Georgia Ahead of Crucial World Cup Qualifiers
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 19, 2026
Israel Basketball Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi Praises Team Chemistry Between Tamir Blatt and Yam Madar
N12Center · HebrewAug 19, 2026
Israel Basketball Coach Ariel Beit Halachmi Praises Team Chemistry Between Tamir Blatt and Yam Madar

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