Israel ParaSport Center

Israel ParaSport Center At the Israel ParaSport Center, we harness the power of adaptive sports to transform lives.

Serving 3,000+ annually, we help Israelis with disabilities, assisting them in building the self-confidence and skills that empower a life without limit. The Israel ParaSport Center (formerly Israel Sport Center for the Disabled) is a world-renowned athletic rehabilitation center in Israel that transforms lives. Founded more than 60 years ago, The Center's mission to empower people with disabilit

ies through sports has helped thousands of Israelis lead fulfilling, successful lives. The Israel ParaSport Center currently serves more than 2,700 children and adults with disabilities annually through both its holistic rehabilitative and competitive parasport programs. Children and adults with disabilities are unbound by societal expectations through Israel ParaSport Center programs. Everyone has the opportunity to participate in various adaptive sports; from wheelchair basketball and rugby to boccia and wheelchair table tennis, every athlete is empowered to meet and exceed their goals on and off the court. With the help of The Center's staff, they gain self-confidence, learn new skills, find community, and successfully integrate into Israeli society. The Israel ParaSport Center (formerly The American Friends of the Israel Sport Center for the Disabled) is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization operating under Federal Tax ID #27-5126671.

The Israeli Wheelchair Rugby Team brought home the bronze medal at the European Championships Division B in Spain, finis...
06/04/2026

The Israeli Wheelchair Rugby Team brought home the bronze medal at the European Championships Division B in Spain, finishing third after a strong 54–34 win over Italy in the bronze medal match.

The team had an outstanding group stage, finishing first in their group with wins over Poland, Ireland, and Italy, before a heartbreaking one-point loss to Sweden in the semifinals (45–44) that kept them out of the final and a chance for promotion to Division A.

Throughout the tournament, the team showed professionalism, determination, and a clear game plan, finishing with four wins and just one loss.

This achievement came despite challenging conditions as the Israeli representation at the competition, and reflects the resilience and commitment of the players and staff who continue onwards despite it all.

Huge congratulations to the entire team on a strong tournament and a well-earned medal.

Delegation:
Shlomi Spivak: coach
Dudi Weinreb: team manager
Asher Bolaglo: wheelchair technician
Guy Itzhaki: sport therapist
Neta Grimberg Yaakobi: support staff
Eden Barel: support staff

Our wheelchair basketball team put together an outstanding season, winning all but two games and earning their place in ...
06/02/2026

Our wheelchair basketball team put together an outstanding season, winning all but two games and earning their place in the championship final.

The final didn't go the way we had hoped, but the team showed tremendous determination, battling back from a 16-point deficit to come within just four points before ultimately falling to the Hadera Sharks.

While the result was disappointing, it does not take away from what was a remarkable season filled with hard work, growth, teamwork, and great basketball. We are incredibly proud of everything this team achieved along the way.

And thankfully, we have some fantastic photos by Shaul Abramovich from the final with which to close the season.

Congratulations to our para-badminton athletes, Roni Kesten and Noam Segev, who finished in first and third place respec...
06/01/2026

Congratulations to our para-badminton athletes, Roni Kesten and Noam Segev, who finished in first and third place respectively at last month's National Para-Badminton Tournament.

Their coach is Reuven Moses.

Onwards and upwards! 🏸

Last week, Arbel, Mika, Ronen, and Yoav took part in a swimming competition alongside non-disabled athletes.Experiences ...
05/31/2026

Last week, Arbel, Mika, Ronen, and Yoav took part in a swimming competition alongside non-disabled athletes.

Experiences like these are opportunities to compete in a different environment, meet new athletes and gain confidence.

Two of our swimmers in our children's program, Tom and Eyal, came to cheer on our team and had the chance to meet two-time Israeli Olympian swimmer Meiron Cheruti. What a memorable experience and a wonderful source of inspiration for our athletes.

Kol hakavod to our swimmers and to coaches Liudmila Drozd and Esther Ben Ghouzi for their dedication and support. 🏊🏽‍♀️

Photographs by Maxim Dupliy

We had the pleasure of welcoming Rachel and Roi Bier for a visit to the Israel ParaSport Center.Although they were only ...
05/28/2026

We had the pleasure of welcoming Rachel and Roi Bier for a visit to the Israel ParaSport Center.

Although they were only in Israel for a few days after having their trip postponed twice because of the war, they spent hours at The Center meeting athletes, watching practices, trying wheelchair basketball and boccia themselves, and hearing firsthand what this place means to so many families.

One especially meaningful connection was hearing that their son, an avid basketball player preparing for his Bar Mitzvah in 2027, hopes to do his Bar Mitzvah project together with us. ❤️

Thank you, Rachel and Roi, for your warmth, curiosity, enthusiasm, and genuine connection to The Center. We loved having you here.

Rachel Elizabeth

05/27/2026

Diana, is there anything else you'd like to show us?

05/26/2026

Diana Shneier, our wheelchair racer, shows us every day what to do when you think something is impossible.

Where does a kid with a disability ever get to stand next to a Paralympic champion and see what hope looks like?Here. Th...
05/24/2026

Where does a kid with a disability ever get to stand next to a Paralympic champion and see what hope looks like?

Here. That's where.

This is just another day at the Israel ParaSport Center.

Pictured: Guy Sasson, quad wheelchair tennis Paralympic bronze medalist (2024), Omer Gadot, para-table tennis athlete, and Noam Gershony quad wheelchair tennis Paralympic gold medalist (2012)

Jodi Gadot

It started as a Bar Mitzvah project, but it's become much more!Atlanta 8th graders from The Davis Academy and The Epstei...
05/21/2026

It started as a Bar Mitzvah project, but it's become much more!

Atlanta 8th graders from The Davis Academy and The Epstein School came together for the Stein family's 2nd Annual Pickleball Fundraiser, rallying around the Israel ParaSport Center.

Thank you for stepping up and supporting Israeli para-athletes!

05/19/2026

What a beautiful story of friendship.

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