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Kahan scholarships awarded to four rising Israeli tennis players

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:28 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Kahan scholarships awarded to four rising Israeli tennis players

Summary

The Kahan Scholarship Program celebrated its 10th anniversary by awarding NIS 200,000 to four talented Israeli tennis players. Recipients include national champion Maayan Laron and national runner-up Amit Vales, alongside juniors Bar Shporen and Re’em Elkayam. The funding aims to facilitate their participation in international tournaments and provides extensive support, including mental coaching and professional training. The program was established by Anna and Michael Kahan to promote excellence in Israeli tennis. Eyal Taoz, CEO of the Israel Tennis & Education Centers, highlighted the transformative potential of the scholarships for future champions.

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•Kahan Scholarship Program marks its 10th anniversary this year.
•Four players received NIS 200,000 for training and competition expenses.
•Scholarship recipients represent the future of Israeli tennis.
•Funding includes mental coaching, fitness training, and professional equipment.
•Established by Michael Kahan, a Holocaust survivor, to support young athletes.

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11:28 PMYahoo Sports — Kahan scholarships help Israeli tennis champions dream big

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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Kahan Scholarship Program, which has been supporting outstanding Israeli tennis players since 2016. The Israel Tennis & Education Centers have awarded NIS 200,000 in Anna and Michael Kahan Scholarships to four of Israel’s leading tennis players, marking a decade of one of the most significant scholarship programs in Israeli tennis.
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