Foreigners Banned from Tokyo’s 2021 Summer Olympics
"The IOC and IPC were informed . . . about the conclusion of the Japanese parties not to allow entry into Japan for overseas spectators."
Wiesenthal Center’s Top Ten Anti-Semitic Slurs of 2013
Arabs, Jews, Muslims, Europeans and Americans are well-represented.
PMW Report Leads to Germany’s Cancellation of PA Sports Deal
Germany had planned to send sports expert Gert Engels to coach the Palestinian Authority football team over a 2-year period.
Saudi Soccer Team Catching Flak for Going through Israel to Ramallah Match
Back in 2018, the Saudis refused to play the PA team in Ramallah in a FIFA qualifying match, and the game was played in Jordan instead.
Israeli Paralympic Delegation Comes Back to Cheers, but Committee Says That Gaps Remain
Committee members also said that Israel lags behind other countries in terms of support and investment for sports, especially for disabled people.
Israeli Bible Race Rejects Marathon Group’s Boycott Arguing False Claim
Unlike the Greek Marathon, commemorating the run of a messenger to announce the victory of the Greek army over the invading Persians, the Israeli Bible Marathon commemorates a terrible defeat of the Israelites in the hand of the Philistines.
Beitar Jerusalem Cancels Game Against Barcelona Following Demand That it Not Take Place in...
Israeli Arab MK Sami Abu Shehadeh from Joint List sent a letter to the Barcelona Club claiming that coming to the game against Beitar Jerusalem would hurt the feelings of the Arab fans.
Ice Hockey Federation Dumps Israel’s Women’s Team ‘for their Own Safety’
“After careful consideration, the IIHF Council has decided that ... Israel will not participate in IIHF Competitions for the time being."
Warning: Do Not Dive in Shark-Infested Hadera Beach
Shark-infested water may be dangerous to amateur and even professional divers.
1,500 Mats to Cover Rabin Square Wednesday as Israel Celebrates International Yoga Day
An official ceremony at 8 PM will include a message from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Israeli Judoka Praises Saudi Opponent for ‘Bravery’ in Face of Calls to Boycott Match
As of last Monday, it was still unclear whether or not Al-Qahtani would face Hershko.
Polish Olympian Refuses to Coach Malaysian Swim Team Due to Anti-Israel Policy
The International Paralympic Committee stripped Malaysia of its right to host the 2019 World Para Swimming Championships, after the country announced that it would not allow Israelis to compete.
Italy Issues Guidelines for Dealing with Anti-Semitism at Soccer Matches
New guidelines issued by the Italian Interior Ministry govern how police may halt or interrupt a soccer match because of racist or anti-Semitic behavior by fans or on the pitch.
Israeli Firm Wins $2.2 Billion Contract for Security at 2016 Olympics
The Olympic Committee and the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympiad have selected Israeli security company ISDS to provide security for the event with a...
Another Jewish Owner for the LA Clippers
Steve Ballmer of Microsoft fame, has won the bid to buy the LA Clippers, for $2 billion dollars.
Dodgers Stadium has Minyans but no Kosher Food
Could it be that one of America’s largest Jewish communities and kosher markets does not offer kosher fare at its premier ballpark?
Apparently so, say...
Israeli Wins Silver Medal in World ‘Triple Jump’ Championships
Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko's, 25, won a silver medal in the women's triple jump finals in the world championship competition in Beijing Monday.
Her performance set an...
Team Israel Moves to Round 2 in World Baseball Classic [video]
Israel defeated the Netherlands 4-2 in its final game of the first round this week.
Chabad Creates Jewish Welcome Centers for Brazil Summer Olympics in Rio
There will be three Chabad welcome centers for Jewish visitors to the Summer Olympic Games in Rio De Janeiro.
Home Run: Danny Valencia from Sunshine State to Jewish State
“We kept our hats on for our national anthem—to show that God is above. We took our hats off for the national anthems of the other countries.”
Advertisers Run Away from LA Clippers after Sterling’s Racist Rant
Used car chain CarMax, KIA, energy drink producer AQUAhydrate, auto title company LoanMart and State Farm are cancelling or suspending their sponsorship of the...
Israel Judo Winners Sing HaTikva on their Own in Abu Dhabi Competition
Showing Typical Middle East Sportsmanship: No Israeli Flag or Anthem for Winning Israeli Judo Medalists.
Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club Foundation Becomes Team Ambassador for Special Olympics Israel
Maccabi Tel Aviv Football Club Foundation has become the first-ever Team Ambassador to the global organization for Israel's Special Olympics.
PA Cries ‘Foul,’ Cancels Peres’ ‘Peace Process Soccer Game’
The Palestinian Authority is just as stubborn as Shimon Peres. Every time he tries to resurrect it, the PA buries it deeper. This time around, they kicked his “soccer peace” game in the teeth.
Iranian Table Tennis Coach Refuses to Compete Against Israel in Berlin Special Olympics
The head of the Israeli delegation asked the organizers to disqualify the entire Iranian delegation.
Shoes with a Soul
The shoes consist of the Israeli flag at the cut length, the initials “IC” at the back” and a skyline of Jerusalem on the sidewalls.
Obama Censures LA Clippers’ Jewish Owner for Racist Comments (Video)
Just as sad as Sterling’s racist comments is that Jewish leaders tacitly accept his having a non-Jewish mistress.
Beitar Jerusalem Star Headlines Ceremony for Bereaved Children at Teddy Stadium
"To see the tremendous mental power of the relatives of victims of terror attacks and to witness their joy of living, and their giving to all those around them gives us strength."
Israeli Wins Gold Medal At European Judo Competition
Sagi Muki defeated his opponent from Georgia.
Saudi Journalists Encourage Judoka to Face Israeli Opponent in Olympics
Othman Al-Omeir, the editor of the news website Elaph, tweeted: “I support Tahani Al-Qahtani, whether she wins or loses. It will be a disgrace [only] if she withdraws.”