Just two months ago, Haifa put itself on the national sports map after a several-year absence. Hundreds of swimmers, runners and cyclists gathered at the city’s southern beach and competed in a triathlon − the first such competition in over a decade. The euphoria was palpable in the months preceding the event, and along with two cycling races and a stair-climbing competition, it fueled the feeling that Haifa was...
Why is there nowhere to play sports in Haifa?
Despite a new soccer field and a refurbished basketball arena, residents lack basic facilities for a healthy lifestyle.
Text size
this story is by
Ilan Goldman


