Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan Unites Men's and Women's Basketball Teams in Historic Move
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First reported by N12 · Aug 24, 2026
What happened
Avi Gabay, owner of Maccabi Ironi Ramat Gan, has unified the city's men's and women's basketball teams into one club competing in the Israeli Premier League. The merger aims to promote gender equality, enhance community engagement, and develop a modern arena in collaboration with the municipality. The move is hailed as historic by club leaders and the mayor, emphasizing sports as a source of city pride and social cohesion.
- 01Avi Gabay unified Ramat Gan's men's and women's basketball teams under one club in August 2026.
- 02The women's team has won six State Cups and two national championships since 1957.
- 03The merger promotes gender equality and joint community sports initiatives in Ramat Gan.
- 04Plans include building a modern arena for both teams with municipal cooperation.
- 05Ora Glazer called the merger a historic step for women's empowerment through sports.
- 06Mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen praised the move as enhancing city pride and sports excellence.
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