Hapoel Kiryat Shmona is an Israeli football club from the northern city of Kiryat Shmona, competing in the Israeli Premier League. The team plays at the Kiryat Shmona Municipal Stadium. Founded in 2000, the club's colors are green and white. Despite its young age, the club achieved a fairy-tale story by winning the Israeli Premier League in the 2011-12 season, a monumental achievement for a club from a peripheral city. This era, built on a strong collective spirit and shrewd management, remains the defining moment in its history. In recent years, the club has experienced fluctuations, suffering relegation but also achieving promotions back to the top flight, demonstrating resilience. The current team fights to maintain its Premier League status each season. The club is a huge source of pride for its small community, with passionate local support. Hapoel Kiryat Shmona's story is one of defying expectations.