Meet some of the talented athletes and capture the excitement of this long-awaited event!

After an absence of over two decades, the matkot championship made its triumphant return to Tel Aviv, attracting top players from across the globe.

The lively and fast-paced paddleboard sport, known as matkot in Israel, has been a beloved beach activity for generations, emphasizing teamwork, skill, and reflexes.

i24NEWS correspondent Mael Benoliel seized the opportunity to interview the talented athletes and capture the excitement of this long-awaited event.

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