Meir Einstein facts for kids
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Meir Einstein
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| Born | October 21, 1951 Herzliya, Israel
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| Died | March 23, 2017 (aged 65) Herzliya, Israel
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| Occupation | Sports broadcaster, journalist |
| Children | 2, including Savion Einstein |
Meir Einstein (Hebrew: מאיר איינשטיין; 21 October 1951 – 23 March 2017) was a famous Israeli sports broadcaster. He was born in Herzliya, Israel, and became well-known for his exciting way of reporting on sports games. He passed away in his home after dealing with a health challenge.
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A Career in Sports Broadcasting
Meir Einstein started his career as a news anchor at Kol Yisrael, which is a radio station. He soon moved into the world of sports, which he loved. He began broadcasting sports events for the Sports Department of Channel 1.
Covering Major Games
Meir Einstein became the voice for many important sports events. He broadcast the main soccer games played on the Sabbath. He also covered the basketball games of Maccabi Tel Aviv when they played in Europe. He was also the voice for Israel's national soccer and basketball teams.
Moving to Channel 10
In 2002, Meir Einstein moved to Channel 10 to continue his sports broadcasting. There, he broadcast national team and Premier League soccer matches. He often worked with commentators like Ran Ben Shimon. Later, Shlomo Scharf, who used to coach the Israeli national team, joined him. Einstein and Ran Ben-Shimon also hosted a show called "Double Pass." Sometimes, Einstein would also broadcast Premier League basketball games.
Later Years in Broadcasting
Meir Einstein was a main broadcaster for the sports channels of Charlton Ltd.. He also hosted the Saturday edition of a show called "press gallery" on the sports channel. He continued to broadcast major sports events on Channel 1.
Health Challenges
In December 2016, Meir Einstein shared some personal news during his program. He announced that he was dealing with a medical condition that affected his muscles. This condition meant he needed to use a wheelchair, and his speech became slower. The Jerusalem Post later reported that he was suffering from muscular dystrophy. Meir Einstein passed away a few months later, in March 2017. He is remembered as a beloved voice in Israeli sports.
