Inclusive Fashion Brand’s Founders Design Israeli Paralympic Uniforms
The Ruderman Family foundation collaborated with a social venture that designed outfits for Israel’s Paralympic Games.
Linoy Ashram Wins Israel’s First-Ever Olympic Gold Medal in Rhythmic Gymastics
“I’m Israeli of Yemenite and Greek parents, so I wanted to prove to everyone that although I am unusual in this field I will go far.”
JNF Paid for Israel’s Participation in 1952 Olympics in Helsinki, But Wait, There’s More
After the Olympics, the Israeli government set up a "committee to investigate the affair of the appearance of the Israeli delegation at the Olympics."
Mazel Tov! Israeli Olympic Athlete Wins Israel’s First Gold in Men’s Gymnastics
Olympic gold medalist Artem Dolgopyat was born in Ukraine and immigrated with his family to Israel at the age of 12.
Israeli Gymnast Artem Dolgopyat Wins Gold Medal
"Hatikva has been played in the gymnastics arena in Tokyo and the flag of Israel is flying high."
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.
Israel Celebrates Olympic Bronze Medals in Judo
Israel beat Russia 4:1 in the group event that was held for the first time this year, and 11 of its team members were awarded a medal.
Three Jewish Brothers Make NHL Draft History
Luke Hughes, 17, became the third brother in his family to be drafted by the NHL when it was announced last Friday that he would play for the New Jersey Devils.
How Many Israeli Olympic Baseball Players Does It Take to Destroy a Bed?
On Friday, the Israelis play the US, but the American team features no major league player.
Iranian Defector Judoka Dedicates His Silver Medal to Israel
"Sagi is my friend. We may fight on the tatami, but before the tatami and away from the tatami, we will always be friends."
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.”
Second Judoka Refuses to Compete Against Israeli Opponent in Tokyo Olympics
The International Judo Foundation and Sudanese Olympic officials did not provide a reason why Mohamed Abdalrasool missed the match.
Avishag Semberg Takes Bronze in Taekwondo, Israel’s First-Ever Olympic Medal in the Sport
The medal is Israel’s first at the Tokyo summer games and its 10th Olympic medal.
PM Bennett Congratulates Israeli Bronze Medalist Avishag Semberg
"It is an honor for me to be an example and source of inspiration for young women and be an example on realizing one's dream."
Algerian Judoka Suspended, Sent Home, for Chickening Out of Fighting Superior Israeli Opponent
The chance of getting routed by a much better, established Israeli fighter was too intimidating for Fethi "Chicken Heart" Nourine.
Watch: Olympic Games 2020 Remember and Honor Israeli 1972 Olympics Munich Massacre Victims
The Tokyo Olympics 2020 officially honored the memory of the Israeli victims of the 1972 terror attack at the Olympics in West Germany as part of the main opening ceremony.
High Hopes for Team Israel in Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
90 athletes from 21 different types of sports are representing the Jewish state in the Tokyo Olympic Games in the summer of 2021.
Director of Tokyo Olympics Opening Ceremony Sacked for Making Fun of the Holocaust
Wiki offers a huge list of Olympic Games scandals and controversies.
COVID-19 Diagnosed at Tokyo’s Olympic Village, Israelis Urged Not to Travel Abroad
Two athletes and a 'video analyzer' received positive results on a routine COVID-19 test -- the first to test positive at the Games.
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.
Elie Kligman: Second Orthodox Jew Drafted to Major League Baseball Team
“The day of Shabbos is for God. I’m not going to change that.”
AZ Diamondbacks Pick Jacob Steinmetz Who Throws 94-MPH Fastballs and Davens 3 Times a...
Now here's a permanent challenge for Chabad Houses around the country: get Jacob a minyan and host him for Shabbat wherever he's pitching.
NY Rangers’ Adam Fox Becomes First Jewish Winner of Major NHL Award
The 5-foot-11 athlete and lifelong Rangers fan joins Bobby Orr of the Boston Bruins as only the second hockey player in the 67-year history of the trophy to win it in his second season with the NHL.
Ironman Triathlon Coming to the Kinneret
The "70.3" in Ironman 70.3, also known as a Half Ironman, refers to the total distance in miles covered in the race.
Israeli Gymnast Linoy Ashram Takes Gold, Silver & Bronze at European Championships
"It was hard but every day is a new day and I started anew. . . The focus is on the Olympics."
Go Settlers! Maccabi Maale Adumim Moves Up to Israel’s Second Tier National Basketball League
For Head Coach Gewirtz this is the culmination of the many years he played youth and men’s basketball for the city.
International Federation Imposes Four-Year Judo Ban on Iran over Anti-Israel Discrimination
It has been backdated to start in 2019 and will run to September 2023.
United Hatzalah Volunteers Provide Medical Aid at Major Sporting Events
In Jerusalem, the project, which began two seasons ago, grew in scale during the Coronavirus pandemic, when fans were not permitted to attend the games.
Team Israel Baseball Submits Expanded Roster for Tokyo Summer Olympics
The list includes all 24 players who secured Israel’s spot by winning the WBSC Baseball Europe/Africa Olympic qualifier in September 2019.
Israeli-American Pitcher Makes History in NYC
“Pitching at Yankee Stadium felt pretty good. This time, it was better because there were fans. It was definitely an experience.”