{"id":84411,"date":"2025-07-12T09:46:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T06:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jerusalem-online.co.il\/?p=84411"},"modified":"2025-07-10T17:53:17","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T14:53:17","slug":"jerusalems-sports-future-begins-at-new-tennis-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jerusalem-online.co.il\/en\/jerusalems-sports-future-begins-at-new-tennis-center\/","title":{"rendered":"Jerusalem\u2019s Sports Future Begins at New Tennis Center"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Jerusalem, where ancient stones meet modern ambition, a new arena of movement is rising. The inauguration of the new tennis center in Malha is more than a local event \u2013 it’s a symbol of how cities evolve: through sport, education, and accessibility<\/p>\n

A new heartbeat in the capital’s sports district<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Built with an investment of over 70 million shekels, the Malha Tennis Center is now the largest tennis facility in Israel \u2013 and the only one that\u2019s fully covered. It features 18 courts (including four indoor), four squash halls, a judo arena, gym facilities, and commercial areas<\/p>\n

(Football Builds Bridges Everywhere \u2013 Except in Jerusalem<\/a>)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Strategically positioned next to Teddy Stadium and the Pais Arena, the center completes Jerusalem\u2019s national sports district \u2013 an ambitious project linking top-tier infrastructure with everyday public access<\/p>\n

From anywhere in the city \u2013 no car required<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The upcoming Green Line of Jerusalem\u2019s light rail will stop right at the center\u2019s gates. For thousands of athletes, fans, and families, this means direct, fast, and inclusive access from every neighborhood \u2013 and even from Israel Rail\u2019s Navon station<\/p>\n

Where champions and values grow together<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The launch event was more than a ribbon-cutting. Tennis legends like Andy Ram, Jonathan Erlich, and Harel Levy joined athletes with disabilities on the court \u2013 proving that elite sport and inclusive spirit can thrive together<\/p>\n

Mayor Moshe Lion called it \u201ca revolution for Jerusalem,\u201d emphasizing that the center is built not only for professionals but for everyone: \u201ca place to play, grow, and dream<\/p>\n

Training for tomorrow \u2013 starting with today\u2019s kids<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The center will host tournaments, but its true purpose lies in nurturing the next generation. Through an educational and professional environment, local boys and girls will train, grow in discipline, and aim high \u2013 all from their home courts<\/p>\n

(Luxury Towers Rise Where Israel\u2019s Voice Once Stood<\/a>)<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Eyal Te\u2019oz, CEO of the Israel Tennis & Education Centers, put it simply
\u201cWe\u2019re not just growing athletes \u2013 we\u2019re growing people. This center is part of a national vision<\/p>\n

More than a facility \u2013 a statement<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Led by the Jerusalem Municipality, the Ministry of Culture and Sport, and Moriah Development Corporation, the center is part of a broader commitment: to build a city that moves. Not just physically \u2013 but socially and morally<\/p>\n

From urban planning to youth development, Malha\u2019s new tennis center isn\u2019t just where the next game begins. It\u2019s where the next era begins<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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