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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."

Iranian Judoka Becomes ‘Recognized Refugee’ in Germany

“Now I can fully concentrate on judo and the preparation for the next IJF events and for the Olympic Games.”

Defecting Iranian Judoka: I was Ordered to Throw the Match

He followed his orders because the Iranians threatened his family.

Poland Picks Former Maccabi Haifa Player as New National Team Coach

"We will try to build a national team in a new way," said Zbigniew Boniek, of the Poland Football Association.

Two Medals and Political Controversies: A Summary of Israel’s Rio Olympics

As the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro come to a close, Israel can look back at what was one of its most successful Olympics ever.

Sports Minister Employed Kabbalist to Secure Yarden Gerbi’s Medal

"Dear Rabbi, how are you? We here hope and pray that we'll get a bronze medal. Yarden Gerbi's bout is in halaf an hour, we deserve to get a medal and hear the national anthem."

Yad Vashem Marks Rio Olympics with Exhibitions on Jewish and Righteous Gentile Athletes

Jews competed in the most coveted sporting competitions throughout Europe, including the Olympics.

Olympic Committee Rejects Media Watchdog’s Call to Ban Palestine Olympic Committee Head Rajoub

Rajoub condemned a successful peacebuilding event between Israeli and Arab youth sponsored by the Peres Center for Peace as a "crime against humanity."

Brazil Arrests Terror Cell Linked to ISIS

A budding terror cell was arrested in Brazil in a crackdown to stop ISIS terror attack before they are launched.

New Torah Scroll for Sochi Synagogue ahead of Winter Olympics

The synagogue in Sochi in Russia has been renovated and a new Torah scroll acquired ahead of the city’s hosting of the Winter Olympics...

Olympic Gold Medal for Lying and Sanctimony Goes to…

the Olympic Committee's refusal to honor the Munich victims has everything to do with politics. The IOC fears that Islamic countries would refuse to attend the opening ceremony if one minute of silence is observed.

Deputy FM: Intl Olympic Committee’s Rejection of Minute of Silence for Slain Athletes ‘Unacceptable’

Danny Ayalon: Denial of request to hold a minute silence during the upcoming London Olympic Games in memory of the 11 Israeli Olympic team members murdered at the 1972 Munich Olympics tells "Israelis that this tragedy is yours alone and not a tragedy within the family of nations."

Olympic Committee Rejects Munich Victims’ Moment of Silence Petition

The International Olympic Committee apparently has rejected an online petition seeking a moment of silence for the Munich 11 at the 2012 London Olympics. Emmanuelle...

Petition for London Olympics Moment of Silence Honoring Munich Athletes Needs Your Signature

An online petition headlined "Tell the International Olympic Committee: 40 Years is Enough!" has garnered thousands of signatures. It is urging the Committee to honor at the Olympic Games this summer, the memory of 11 Israeli athletes who were murdered at the 1972 Olympics in Munich by the Palestinian terrorist group Black September.

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