News for Olympic Games Jewish Olympic hopeful requests marathon not be held on ShabbatBeatie Deutsch, Orthodox mother of 5, asks Olympic Committee to keep marathon off Shabbat.New date set for postponed Tokyo OlympicsThe Tokyo Olympics, which were postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak, will begin on July 23 next year. It's official: Olympic Games postponed until next year2020 Tokyo Games postponed until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic. International Olympic Committee: Postponing Olympics is an optionInternational Olympic Committee says postponing the 2020 Olympics due to coronavirus pandemic is one of its options. How will Tokyo Olympics take place in wake of coronavirus?Two plans suggest solutions for holding Tokyo Olympics as the world struggles to manage coronavirus outbreak. Aly Raisman confirms that she will not compete in 2020 Tokyo OlympicsAly Raisman, Jewish-American Olympic medalist, says she won't compete in Tokyo Olympics. 'Never underestimate the power of a kid's dreams.' GSS prohibits athletes' entry to QatarFollowing Soleimani departure and fear of retaliation, General Security Service bans entry of Israeli athletes to Qatar. Agnes Keleti, Holocaust survivor and world’s oldest living Olympic champion, turns 99Agnes Keleti, the world's oldest living Olympic champion who netted 10 medals, survived Holocaust and immigrated to Israel in 1957. Haredi mother of 5 may have to give up her Olympic dreamAmerican-Israeli marathon runner may have to give up on Olympic race after run bumped up from Sunday to Saturday. When Jews mixed sport with politicsWhen 1933 Germany was chosen as the site of the Olympics, Jews protested, but to no avail. Israel’s national baseball team is going to the 2020 OlympicsFor the first time ever, Israel's national baseball team secures spot at the summer Olympics. Israeli baseball team places fourth in European contestIsrael’s national baseball team advances to Europe-Africa Olympic qualifier. Israeli equestrian show jumping squad to compete in OlympicsFor the first time ever, Israel to field team in Olympics equestrian show jumping competition. Young woman wins table tennis Gold on fast dayEstee Ackerman of New York wins US Championship on 10th of Tevet.10 American Jewish baseball players to become Israeli citizens8 pitchers, 2 batters to become Israeli citizens to play for Israeli baseball team during 2020 Olympic games. Russia banned from 2018 OlympicsInternational Olympic Committee bans Russia from competing under its flag in 2018, insists athletes prove themselves clean. Japan turns to Israel's anti-terror expertise ahead of OlympicsJapanese security, intel agencies look to Israel for anti-terror expertise in preparing for 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Jewish athlete barred from 1936 Berlin Olympics dies at 103Margaret Lambert, outstanding high jumper barred by Nazis from Olympic games over her Jerwish identity, passes away in New York Jewish equestrian champion killedRebecca Weisbrod, 21, lost her life on the training tracks of New York. In retrospect: Egyptian judoka Salafi-styleNo withdraw, no win, no handshake. Israeli Olympian works to help kids with cancerChildren being treated in Ichilov Hospital's cancer ward thanked Yarden for her sacrifice and donation. 'We will win, just like you!' Rhythmic gymnastics team finishes sixthResult is a disappointment for the team. Coach Vigdorchik notes team got unfair treatment. Obama to apologize for USA Olympic victories (a satire)Every satire has a ring of truth... Blessing on viewing the OlympicsA person impressed by athletes and their accomplishments should acknowledge the source of their strength. Regev doubles Olympic prize money after heavy taxAfter Sports Minister Miri Regev failed to cancel tax on Olympic prize money, she searched for other options to reward her athletes. Why you’re more likely to support Israel if you ‘get’ sportsSports are the last vestige of a central aspect of traditional morality in western culture. Will recent Olympic wins inspire Israeli youth?Israeli society is embracing their judo Olympic medalists. ILTV speaks with Reuters sports reporter Ori Lewis.Israeli Olympians pay taxes when they winSports Minister Miri Regev: "Unacceptable" to take from Olympic athletes after all "they have already given." “Palestine” at the Olympics -- againThe world's terrorist darlings are at the Olympics despite the Munich massacre. They have no shame. Israeli Judo athlete Yarden Gerbi wins bronzeYarden Gerbi wins first Olympic medal for Israel since 2008, earning bronze in the women's Judo 63 kg category. Man tries to steal Olympic torchSecurity jump man who tried to steal Olympic torch mid-run. Jihadists call to attack Israeli Olympic teamReport: Al-Qaida-influenced terrorists take to social media, calling for "knife attack against Americans/Israelis" ahead of the Rio games. Brother of Brussels bomber to compete in OlympicsMourad Laachraoui is the younger brother of Najim, one of two suicide bombers who killed 32 people in March. Athletes murdered in Munich to be honored at RioBrazilian, Israeli officials to hold ceremony commemorating massacred Israelis athletes during 2016 summer Olympic games.UK Paralympic star calls for Munich tributeBritish Paralympic star calls for minute of silence at Rio Games in memory of Israelis murdered at Munich Olympics. Israeli leftists 'plotted soccer ban on Israel'Report: newest secret recording shows Breaking the Silence and ex-diplomat Alon Liel mulling how to get Israel boycotted by sports world. Olympic Committee drops Kuwait for banning IsraeliKuwaiti event gets Olympic qualifying status revoked, after Israeli official barred from entering the country. Jewish Olympics to be Held at Site of 'Nazi Games'Berlin will host starting Tuesday the 14th European Maccabi Games featuring 2,300 Jewish athletes from 36 countries. Israeli Co to Manage Security of '16 Olympic GamesISDS chosen to serve as security integrator for 2016 Olympic Games in Brazil, in a deal worth 2.2 billion dollars. Only in Israel Series: The Forgotten OlympicsJews are known for brains, not brawn. So let's invest in developing our children's aptitudes. Germans 'Did Nothing to Save Lives' in Olympics40 years after Israeli athletes were murdered, government documents on debacle are unsealed. Olmert Being Considered for Olympic HeadFormer PM Ehud Olmert is being considered to head the Israel Olympic Committee Returning Olympian: It Was a Lot of FunFirst female Israeli swimmer to make the Olympic semi-finals says she had fun, reached her goals. Israeli Gymnast: It’s Not Easy to Win a MedalIsraeli gymnast Alex Shatilov tells Arutz Sheva that he’s pleased even without a medal. Committee to Investigate ‘Olympics Failure’Sports Minister to investigate ‘failures’ in preparation for Olympic games as Israeli team to come home without medals. British Coalition Fractures On Political ReformsThe Liberal Democrats are playing tit for tat with no support for redrawing parliamentary districts. Olympic successes are of no help. Israel at the Olympics: Ze'evi Out, Toumarkin InIsraeli judokas quickly lose in Olympic trials, swimmer finishes in 7th place in 200 meters backstroke. Lithuanian Fan Gives Nazi Salute During GamesA Lithuanian basketball fan goaded two African American Olympic stewards with his arm raised in what appeared to be a Nazi salute. IOC Defends 'Nazi Salute' of German OfficialThe Olympic Committee defended a German official who has been accused of performing the 'Nazi salute' during opening ceremony of the Games. Proudly Wearing Israeli Flag at London OlympicsPro-Israeli visitors to the 2012 Summer Olympics proudly wore both the UK and Israel flags Saturday night. Ayalon Slams PA as 'Racist' for Olympics StanceIs a moment of silence for 11 Israeli Olympians slain in Munich in 1972 'racism'? Deputy FM Danny Ayalon says no, but opposing it is! Peres: Iran in 'Open War' with IsraelPresident Shimon Peres told CNN that Iran is in an “open war” with Israel and blamed regime for Bulgaria attack that killed five Israelis. |
