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Qatar's tourism industry thrives post-World Cup: 347% increase in arrivals expected

Doha is increasingly competitive with more traditional tourist centers such as Dubai and Manama.

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE
06/08/2023
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A Jewish guide to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Here’s a Jewish guide to the Women’s World Cup, which started Thursday and concludes Aug. 20.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
22/07/2023

The world needs to achieve gender equality in sports - opinion

The growth of women’s sports demonstrates to young girls that they have the same opportunities as boys. It allows them to see and display leadership.

By RALPH KING
13/07/2023

Editor's Notes: Israel’s World Cup Cinderella story

“There is only one big, united family. If only we would learn to live in such brotherhood and peace in our country.”

15/06/2023

Israel comes third place in FIFA U-20 World cup after victory over South Korea

Israel played against South Korea for the third-place title after losing to Uruguay in the semifinal round, who then went on to win the entire tournament after defeating Italy.

Blue-and-white playing with house money

Haim has U20 National Team riding crazy hot streak heading into World Cup semifinal vs Uruguay

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
08/06/2023

Israel's U20 World Cup success shows need to fight sports boycotts - opinion

A pattern of boycotts and discrimination against Israeli teams and athletes has been repeated throughout Israel’s 75-year history with the hope of turning it into a pariah and leading to its demise.

Uruguayan Jewish soccer fans face World Cup dilemma: Root for Uruguay or Israel?

Strong pro-Israel sentiment is common throughout Latin America’s large Jewish communities.

By JUAN MELAMED/JTA
08/06/2023
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