Israel's Participation in European Sports Competitions
November 12, 2024
Israel participates in European sports competitions despite being geographically located in Asia. This participation began with the establishment of the Israeli Football Association in 1948, but many Arab countries refused to compete against Israeli teams. In 1974, Israel was expelled from the Asian Football Confederation and joined UEFA in 1994. Similar challenges were faced in other sports as Israel encountered exclusions from various events.