Israeli basketball mourns the passing of Haim Ohayon

A very sad news came from Israel this morning as the owner and president of Hapoel Gilboa Galil - Mr. Haim Ohayon, passed away at the age of 59. He was long battling cancer and at the end couldn't survive it.

Ohayon acquired Gilboa before season 2003/2004 and thanks to him the team rose to be one of the best in Israel in recent years winning also the title of the country. Of course it was also a Balkan League participant winning the trophy in 2012, 2013, finishing second in 2014 and third earlier this year.

BIBL and personally the Sports Director - Mr. Shay Shtriks, lost today one of its best friends and one of the biggest supporters.

Ohayon was also one of the longest standing Board Members of Israeli Winner League and was also a member of Israeli basketball federation.

Delasport Balkan League management would like to express its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Haim Ohayon. We really lost a great friend. May his soul rest in piece!