Israel at the 2015 European Games

Israel at the
2015 European Games
IOC codeISR
NOCOlympic Committee of Israel
Websitewww.olympicsil.co.il
in Baku, Azerbaijan
Competitors134 in 20 sports
Flag bearersOpening – Alexander Shatilov
Closing – Ziv Kalontarov
Medals
Ranked 22nd
Gold
2
Silver
4
Bronze
6
Total
12
European Games appearances (overview)

Israel competed at the 2015 European Games, in Baku, Azerbaijan from 12 to 28 June 2015.[1] The 2015 European Games represents Israel's largest ever delegation to a sports competition.[2] Prior to the start of the event Israel planned to send 141 athletes to the games.[2]

Winners of Olympic competitions such as triathlon, table tennis and shooting competitions will automatically qualify for the 2016 Summer Olympics. Israel will also participate in three of the five non-Olympic events, including 3×3 basketball and the sambo.[3]

Israel finished the games with 12 medals in total and 2 athletes qualifying for the 2016 Summer Olympics.[4]

  1. ^ Baku 2015 Participants[usurped]
  2. ^ a b Israel sends 141 athletes to European Games
  3. ^ Israel to send largest ever delegation to First European Games in Baku
  4. ^ Israel delegation to return from Baku to hero’s welcome