The Jerusalem Grand Slam is proud to announce that Gilad Kovlerchik, the photographer who documented the most recent competition inside the stadium, has been selected to exhibit three of his photographs at Local Testimony, opening this Thursday. This is an outstanding professional achievement, as his work will compete in the Sports Category of Israel’s most prestigious photojournalism exhibition.
The Jerusalem Grand Slam – An International Stage in the Heart of the City
This year’s Jerusalem Grand Slam became one of Israel’s most significant international athletics events, welcoming top athletes from around the world. Over several thrilling days in the stadium, the competition delivered moments of excellence, new personal records and an exceptional level of athletic performance. For Israeli spectators, it provided a rare opportunity to experience world-class athletics up close.
Beyond the sporting accomplishments, the event also stood as a powerful statement: even in a challenging period during wartime, Jerusalem succeeded in hosting a major international competition — safe, professional and inspiring.
A Lens That Captured Historic Moments
Throughout the event, Gilad Kovlerchik accompanied the athletes on the field, moving between the various arenas to capture powerful moments of human effort, intensity and athletic drama. His photographs carry particular weight in this year’s Local Testimony exhibition, as they were taken during the only international sports competition held in Israel during this period — giving them added cultural and journalistic significance.
When selecting the works for the exhibition, the exhibition curator chose to focus in part on international athletes. This choice highlights the remarkable impact of hosting a global sporting event in Israel during wartime, and emphasizes the unique moments in which athletes from all over the world came together to create an exceptional shared experience, despite the challenging reality surrounding them.
A Source of Pride for Sport, the City and Photojournalism
The inclusion of photographs from the Jerusalem Grand Slam in Israel’s leading photojournalism exhibition reflects the profound impact of the event — not only as a sports competition, but as a cultural and human story.
These images capture more than action on the track; they document the moment in which Jerusalem successfully connected the worlds of sport, culture and resilience.
The Local Testimony exhibition will open this Thursday at:
2 Haim Levanon Street, Tel Aviv – Ramat Aviv.
We invite the public to visit and experience the selected works, which tell a story far greater than the competition itself — a story of an extraordinary international gathering in a time when nothing is taken for granted.
The Jerusalem Grand Slam congratulates Gilad on this distinguished achievement and wishes him continued success in the exhibition and in his professional journey.
