European Kendo Federation Decisively Rejects Attempt to Expel Israel Federation
We are delighted to report that the European Kendo Federation (EKF) has rejected a motion submitted by the Turkish Kendo Federation to expel the Israel Kendo & Budo Federation (IKBF). Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art using bamboo swords. credit: wikimedia The Turkish motion referred to “the ongoing humanitarian
UKLFI Calls on London Marathon to Prevent Political Hijacking of Race Route
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have written to London Marathon Events Limited (LMEL), organisers of the TCS London Marathon, urging action to prevent the race route from being used for political campaigning. This comes after a third consecutive year of extensive Palestinian political displays along the course. In a letter
FIFA Rejects Palestinian Bid to Ban Israeli Football Association
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) welcomes FIFA’s latest decision rejecting the Palestinian demand to suspend the Israel Football Association (IFA) on the ground that it has member clubs in the West Bank (Judea and Samaria). In doing so, FIFA appears to have accepted arguments put forward by UKLFI showing that
Muay Thai world body urged to end discrimination against Israeli competitors
UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has written urgently to the International Federation of Muaythai Associations (IFMA) after learning that an Israeli athlete has once again been denied recognition of his nationality at an upcoming IFMA competition, despite prior assurances that the discriminatory practice would end. In a letter sent on
Aston Villa bosses would be “breaking law” with Israeli fan ban
Aston Villa bosses would be breaking the law if they allow the Europa League football match to take place with Aston Villa fans attending while Maccabi Tel Aviv fans are banned. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have written to the President and co-Chairs of Aston Villa to warn that such
World Gymnastics championship risk cancellation after Israeli athletes barred
Indonesia’s decision to deny visas to Israeli gymnasts in the upcoming World Artistic Gymnastics championship means that the event should be cancelled, according to the rules of the Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG). UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) have written to FIG following reports of the denial of visas, after
British Wheelchair Basketball apologises to Israeli team for turning backs during Hatikvah
The British Wheelchair Basketball organization has apologised after the team turned their backs during the playing of the Israeli National Anthem, in advance of a match. The apology was made to the Israeli National Wheelchair Basketball team and the Israeli Paralympic Committee following the incident at the Nations Cup on
British Wheelchair Basketball warned offensive actions in breach of multiple codes of practice
The British Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball team has been accused of breaching the game’s sporting code of conduct when players turned their backs as the Israeli national anthem was played. The incident occurred on 16 August 2025, prior to an international fixture in Cologne, Germany. UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) has
Europe Netball competition in Cardiff cancelled following threat of disruption
A Europe Netball tournament, due to be held in Cardiff from 7-11 May 2025, and targeted by anti-Israel boycotters, has been cancelled. The sports hall refused to hold the event, citing concerns about safety and wellbeing, despite Europe Netball agreeing to organize private security. Now all participants, not just the
World Bowls Tours withdraws invite to Israeli players in illegal move
World Bowls Tours Ltd (WBT) has acted illegally in cancelling the participation of Israeli bowls players who should be competing in the 2025 tournament at Potters Resort in Norfolk. WBT withdrew the invitation to Israeli players who qualified to compete in the forthcoming World Indoor Championships, due to be held