Sylvan Adams: We have spoken with the FIFA head about bringing World Cup to Israel

• Author: ALAN ROSENBAUM
• Published date: 13 October 2021
• Publication title: Jerusalem Post, The: Web Edition Articles (Israel)

Adams, the co-owner of the Israel Cycling Academy, founder of the Israeli national cycling team, Israel Start-Up Nation, and known for his humanitarian work, was contacted and asked to help save the Afghan cyclists. He reached out to Israeli NGO IsraAid, together with the organization, devised a plan to help the women cyclists and others escape. Adams said that the entire operation resembled a spy novel brought to life.

Eventually, the group of 165 people was extracted safely from Afghanistan and are now in the United Arab Emirates.

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together with the organization, devised a plan to help the women cyclists and others escape. Adams said that the entire operation resembled a spy novel brought to life. Eventually, the group of 165 people was extracted safely from Afghanistan and are now in the United Arab Emirates.

Adams next discussed his efforts to promote Israel through sport and entertainment. "My projects speak to the 'silent majority,' which is most people, who are...