Israel's first Olympic medalist recommended for IOC membership
Board of Directors of IOC recommends membership for Yael Arad, who won silver medal at 1992 games.
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International Olympic Committee: Russia violated Olympic Truce by attacking Ukraine
International Olympic Committee condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine which began shortly after conclusion of Olympic Games.
Athletes call on IOC to sanction Iran over Israel boycott
Athletes and human rights activists call on International Olympic Committee to sanction Iran for ordering athletes to avoid Israelis.
IOC apologizes over tweet appearing to celebrate 1936 Olympics
The 1936 Olympics in Berlin were an opportunity for Adolf Hitler to promote his government and ideals of anti-Semitism.
It's official: Olympic Games postponed until next year
2020 Tokyo Games postponed until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Erdan: Suspend Rajoub from International Olympic Committee
Strategic Affairs Minister calls on IOC to suspend PA official Jibril Rajoub who has already been suspended by FIFA.
Regev: Being Quiet About PA Sports was a 'Mistake'
Israel should address the PA's cynical use of sports to promote terrorism like any other issue, Culture Minister Miri Regev says.
Campaign Against Israel in 2016 Olympics?
Foreign Ministry officials already preparing ahead of an anticipated fight by PA to have Israel ousted from the pinnacle of world sports.
Wiesenthal Center Calls for Action over IOC Head
Simon Wiesenthal Center: the new head of the IOC should resign from his membership in an organization that calls for boycotts of Israel.
Jewish Gymnast Honors Israeli Victims
Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman reveals she chose the tune to her gold-medal routine in honor of the Israelis murdered in the 1972 Games.
'I Am Nothing Without Them' Tattoo Stuns IOC
Fabian Gilot, a member of France’s freestyle swimming team, raised his arm revealing a Hebrew tattoo saying, “I am nothing without them.”
Italian Olympic Team Commemorates Munich Massacre
About 30 Italians, including Minister of Sport, stand in silence at the entrance to Israeli team's quarters.
Livnat Plans to Observe Moment of Silence
Minister Limor Livnat to stand up during the opening ceremony of the Olympics in memory of the Israeli athletes who were murdered in Munich.
IOC President Refuses to Deny Anti-Israel Stance
IOC President Jacques Rogge refused to say whether he denied 'Minute for Munich' request because the athletes were Israeli.
Munich Widows Call for Silent Protest
Widows of the athletes who were murdered in Munich call on the audience to stand when IOC head is invited to speak at the opening ceremony.
Bob Costas to Recognize Slain Israeli Athletes
NBC sportscaster Bob Costas to hold moment of silence for slain Israeli athletes.
London Mayor Disagrees with IOC
London mayor Boris Johnson tells user on Twitter: "Believe me we will have" a moment of silence for Munich victims.
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