Maccabi Rishon LeZion (basketball)

Maccabi Rishon LeZion is a sports club based in Rishon LeZion, Israel. The club is best known for its divisions handball and basketball. However, the first activities of the club took place in football, where even in the 1930s made ​​sporting competitions comparison.

Basketball

The basketball section was founded in 1976. Since 1988, the club plays consistently in Ligat ha Al, but never won a title.

The home games wearing the gambling in orange and white team from the 2500 -seat Bet Maccabi Hall.

Handball

The handball section was founded in 1950. The first men's team of Maccabi Rishon LeZion each won nine times the national league and cup double in Israel. As Israeli masters or cup winners, the club played internationally in the EHF Cup; greatest success here was reaching the second round in the 2008/2009 season.

The home games of the bears playing in the colors yellow and blue team in the 900 -seat Maccabi Rishon LeZion in House Arena.

Achievements

• Israeli champion: 1959, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1989, 1992, 2005, 2006, 2007
• Israel State Cup winners: 1982, 1986, 1987, 1988, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007