Congratulations to Hapoel Tel Aviv for their stunning upset of Anda Ramat Hasharon in the semi finals. Condolences to Anda and its legendary coach, Orna Ostfeld.

Ostfeld is one of the most respected figures in international women's sports. Safsal describes her as

The mythological and eternal coach of Ramat Hasharon. Won 4 championships and 3 cups as a coach. As a player, she won two cups and one championship (with Jerusalem), played for the national team and entered the Guinness book of records when she scored 108 points in a single game.

On International Women's Day in 2005, Ostfeld was awarded the IOC European Woman and Sport trophy in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Ostfeld, the Olympic Committee of Israel's candidate, was chosen from among 68 European candidates, and is one of five women from five continents to receive an award. "As a player, administrator and coach, Ostfeld has contributed to greater participation by young women at all sporting levels," the IOC said.

Ostfeld received an official letter from Education, Culture, and Sports Minister Limor Livnat after winning top honors.

“Accept my congratulations on behalf of Israel, for conveying the important message regarding the advancement of the status of women to the international community, and for presenting Israel in a different light. The advancement of the status of women is an inseparable part of my activity and life, and every accomplishment, success, or change that fosters this issue pleases me.”

Filmmaker Amit Azaz made a film about Ornsted, The Lady is a Champ.

As coach of the women’s basketball team in Ramat Hasharon, Israel, Orna Ostfeld competes for the National Championship. Outside of the basketball arena, she fights constantly for equal government support of women’s sports.