 In 1996 , the city hosted the World Windsurfing Championship . The Haifa Tennis Club , near the southwest entrance to the city , is one of the largest in Israel . John Shecter , Olympic horse breeder and owner of triple cup champion Shergar was born here . 
 In 1996 , the city hosted the World Windsurfing Championship . The Haifa Tennis Club , near the southwest entrance to the city , <a href='drop_aux' title='1'><mark>is</mark></a>one of the largest in Israel . John Shecter , Olympic horse breeder and owner of triple cup champion Shergar was born here . 
In 1996 , the city hosted da World Windsurfing Championship . TdaHaifa Tennis Club , near the southwest entrance to the city , one of the largest in Israel . John Shecter , Olympic horse breeder and owner of triple cup champion Shergar was born here .