Disabled people also play football: an appreciation event for disabled sports at Beit HaLochem in Haifa

Hundreds of people gathered today (Saturday 20/8/2022) at Beit Halochem in Haifa for a unique event: a soccer match between the veterans of the Israel national team and the Beit Halohem team. The event is intended to honor and strengthen the sports and rehabilitation activities of the disabled. The event was moderated by sports broadcaster Zohir Bahlul, who broadcast the game and excited the crowd on the court. In addition, there were dances with the participation of some members of Beit HaLohm and female volunteers at the club. Among the former players who participated in the event are Zion Merili, Shai Dahan, Ayalon Shwegar and Haran Lala.

The event opened with a match between mixed teams of veteran Israeli national team players with members of Beit HaLochem. The sides parted with an exciting 2:2. After that, they cleared the stage for the members of the "Latino Gal" band, the dance group of the members of Beit HaLochem, who performed an impressive waltz dance in collaboration with Beit HaLochem volunteers.

Nissim Hasin, director of Haifa Beit HaLochem, greeted the participants in the event:

We are happy to host the former Israeli national team players. The event was born in cooperation with the IDF organization for the disabled, Beit HaLochem Haifa and the sports community in Israel. We will continue to cooperate with other groups and organizations, this will contribute to us and make our society better and more tolerant. Sports activity is a rehabilitative and social response for the disabled and their families. I thank all Who took part in organizing this event. Special thanks to Zohir Bahlul who came here to accompany this event.

After that came the main course of the event: a match between the veterans of the Israeli team and the Beit HaLochem team. The host team showed impressive abilities and defeated the veterans 9:6. The Whites from Beit HaLohm took a 3-goal lead in the first half and managed to hold onto it until the end. The veterans kicked the goal non-stop, but the goalkeepers of Beit HaLochem made several saves that ensured the victory. At the end of the game, the manager of Beit HaLohm, Nissim Hasin, distributed trophies to both teams.

Hilik Moran, member of the "Latino Gal" band of Beit HaLochem in Haifa

Hilik Moran, member of the band "Latino Gal" Lahi Pa - the news corporation:

Our band is made up of Beit HaLochem members and spouses who volunteer here. The band has existed for 18 and a half years and has a rich Latin repertoire. We participate in various competitions throughout the country and win prizes. Thanks to our choreographer, Margarita Polyakov.

Zuhair Bahlul, soccer broadcaster

Zuhair Bahlul, the soccer broadcaster who moderated the event Lahi Fa - the news corporation:

I am happy to be a part of this event at Beit HaLohm. I'm always passionate about football, but this game is for exposure to the amazing activity that takes place here at Beit HaLohm. The Beit HaLohm team won because they have some wonderful players.

Nissim Hossein, director of the Haifa Warrior House

Nissim Hossein, director of Haifa Haifa Beit HaLochem - The News Corporation:

We gathered for a game between the veterans of the Israeli national team and the Beit HaLochem team, which recorded a great victory over the veterans. We were happy to host the Zohir Bahlul channel. We thank everyone who participated in the organization of the event, as well as Tziva Wechsler, the representative of the Friends of the Disabled IDF organization in the United States.