Olympic Games

French Olympic runner suspended for antisemitic posts

France suspends Olympic runner for anti-Israel posts, including one wishing the ‘most terrible and horrible degree of hell’ for Zionists.

Netanyahu to Olympic medalists:

'I watched every second, you amazed everyone'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Israel's rhythmic gymnastics team, praises their talent and dedication. 'The entire country is proud of you, you are worth gold - each one of you and all of you together.'

Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team wins silver at Paris Olympics

Rhythmic gymnastics team earns Israel its seventh medal at this year's Olympics, making history.

Jewish Australia race walker wins second medal in Paris

Jemima Montag, a Jewish Australian race walker, wins second bronze medal in Paris.

Born to Israeli parents

American wrestler Amit Elor wins gold at the Olympics

20-year-old wrestler becomes the youngest American to ever win a gold medal in wrestling, surpassing Kyle Snyder, who claimed that title after he won gold back in 2016.

Live:

Memorial ceremony for victims of Munich Massacre

The official memorial ceremony for the 11 Israelis who were murdered by Palestinian Arabs during the 1972 Olympic Games is being held today. Watch.

Big sister, little sister:

Australian Jewish canoeist Noemie Fox wins gold medal

Australian canoeists Jessica and Noemie Fox join rare company as Jewish siblings to win Olympic gold medals.

Due to support for the IDF

Will the Olympic Committee punish the Israeli medalist?

A Swiss newspaper reported that the International Olympic Committee is examining Israeli bronze medalist Peter Paltchik's pro-IDF posts.

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Israeli anthem plays in France

Windsurfer Tom Reuveny, 24, took home the gold medal on Saturday, 20 years after his coach Gal Fridman made history as Israel's first-ever gold medalist. Watch.

Pres. Herzog to Olympic medalists: You are amazing and inspiring!

Israel's President Herzog praises Olympic medalists Tom Reuveny, Sharon Kantor, and Artem Dolgopyat: 'You are amazing and inspiring, you brought great pride and honor to the nation of Israel.'

Historic: Israeli athletes take home three medals in a single day

Tom Reuveny wins gold, as Sharon Kantor, and Artem Dolgopyat win silver, at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Israel wins another medal at the Paris Olympics

Israeli judoka Raz Hershko wins silver medal after losing to Brazil’s Beatriz Souza in the final match of the women’s over-78kg weight class.

First Israeli medals of the games:

Israeli judokas take home bronze and silver medals

Peter Paltchik defeated his Swiss competitor to win the Bronze medal in the men's 100kg judo competition while Inbar Lanir lost in the women's 78kg final yet will be awarded a silver medal

Jewish Australian paddler wins another gold medal in Paris

Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox wins her second gold metal in three days at the Paris Olympics.

Jewish rugby player makes US history at Olympic Games

Jewish rugby player Sarah Levy wins bronze medal in historic US victory.

Jewish Australian woman wins medal in fourth straight Olympics

Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox wins second career Olympic gold medal, becomes first woman to medal in the kayak event in four straight Olympics.

Jewish fencer medals in second straight Olympics

Nick Itkin wins bronze in Paris, becoming first of Jewish fencers to medal.

Judo federation to probe:

Why did Algerian fail weigh-in before facing Israeli?

Judo's governing body will investigate why Algeria's Messaoud Redouane Dris failed the weigh-in for his under-73kg bout with Israel's Tohar Butbul at the Paris Olympics.

Watch: Anti-Israel protesters at Olympics chant 'Heil Hitler'

During soccer match between Israel and Paraguay at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, anti-Israel protesters make Nazi and antisemitic gestures, unveil 'genocide Olympics' banner.

Paris:

Death threats sent to three Israeli Olympians

Police in France are investigating the death threats received by Israeli athletes as well as an antisemitic incident during a soccer game.

Paris Olympics:

Algerian judoka disqualified for avoiding Israeli

Algerian judoka Redouane Messaoud Dris disqualified from the men's under-73kg judo event at the Paris Olympics after failing the weigh-in a day before he was scheduled to face Israel's Tohar Butbul.

France:

15-year-old threatens President Herzog from anonymous account

15-year-old French boy was arrested after allegedly threatening President Herzog, who was visiting France for the Olympic Games.

Paris Olympics:

Iraq's request to remove Israeli flag denied

Head of Iraq’s delegation says Olympic chiefs rejected their request not to display Israel’s flag next to Iraq’s, explaining that flags of all participating countries are displayed in alphabetical order.

PA official livid:

'The IOC has double standards'

The head of the PA's Olympic Committee, Jibril Rajoub, criticizes International Olympic Committee after it refused the PA’s request to bar Israel from taking part in the Paris Games.

2024 Olympics

Iran threatening Israeli athletes

An Iranian-backed campaign is attempting to strike fear into Israeli athletes in Paris for the Olympic Games by publishing their personal information among other things.

First time in 48 years:

Israeli team competing in Olympic soccer

For the first time in 1976, Israel returned to Olympic soccer, taking on Mali in its first match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Olympics 2024:

National Security Council's warnings

National Security Council's warnings to anyone traveling to the 2024 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games

French minister:

24-hour security for Israeli athletes at Olympic games

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin promises increased security for Israel's Olympics delegation, says athletes will receive security 24 hours a day courtesy of French police force.

Avoiding Shabbat desecration:

President Herzog to walk back from Olympic opening ceremony

Israeli President Herzog to fly to Italy, France, represent State of Israel at the start of the Olympic games in Paris.

France:

Islamist terrorism the main concern ahead of Paris Olympics

Paris police chief says Islamist terrorism is the main security worry ahead of the Paris Olympics next month, but stresses there is no "clear-cut threat" against the Games.

Olympics 2024:

Russia and Belarus banned from Olympic Games opening

IOC excludes Russian and Belarusian athletes from taking part in the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony.

Munich Olympic massacre culprit paid for documentary

One of the terrorists involved in killing the Israeli athletes at the Munich 1972 games was paid for a documentary about the incident.

IOC:

'Russia violated Olympic Truce by attacking Ukraine'

International Olympic Committee condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine which began shortly after conclusion of Olympic Games.

‘Painfully close’: Baseball team’s PT laments Olympics results

'People were amazed that Israel was competing at such a high level,' says physical therapist for Israel's baseball team.

Likud MK decries criticism of Netanyahu for Shabbat phone call

"Everyone who isn't religious makes phone calls on Shabbat," Steinitz explains.

At first-ever Olympics, American Jewish athlete takes the gold

American Jewish athlete Alix Klineman wins beach volleyball gold in Tokyo Olympics.

Israeli takes home gold in rhythmic gymnastics

Linoy Ashram, 22, takes home Israel's third-ever Olympic gold medal

‘Jews Always Run Away’: Fighting stereotypes in sports

As the world sees the Olympics in Tokyo, it’s evident that connecting race with sporting ability belongs in the garbage can of history.Op-ed

Watch: Basketball robot wows at halftime of Olympic game

The Japanese invention wowed the crowd of reporters on hand for the contest, making 2/2 very impressive, long-range shots.

Simone Biles withdraws from Games due to 'mental health' issues

Widely considered the best of all times, US gymnast Simone Biles pulled out of the finals event due to 'mental health concerns.'

Israelis suffer surprise defeats in swimming and judo

Following the country's first bronze in taekwondo, Israel's gold medal hopeful came up short in judo.

The international Olympics Committee's Jewish problem

IOC president Avery Brundage was the main personality at Hitler’s 1936 Olympics and the 1972 'games must go on' Munich Olympics.Op-ed.

Jewish philanthropist is one of world’s top Olympic pin traders

This 76-year-old retired businessman and Jewish philanthropist is one of the world’s most Olympic committed pin traders.

Israeli takes home Tokyo Olympics' first medal

Avishag Semberg, 19, is Israel's youngest-ever Olympic medalist.

'Let’s play the genocide of the Jews'

Tokyo Olympics creative director fired over 1990s comedy skit mocking the Holocaust.

Watch: Woman arrested for trying to extinguish Olympic flame

Police in Japan arrested a 53-year-old protesting the upcoming Olympic games in the country out of fear COVID will continue its spread.

Piers Morgan blasts 'transgender' Olympic weightlifter

Outspoken UK reporter blasts the news that 'transgender' athlete will compete against women in 2021 Tokyo Games.

Germany: Tel Aviv, Berlin should joint host 2036 Olympics

German sports officials are suggesting Tel Aviv joint bid with Berlin for the 2036 Olympics, a hundred years after the notorious Nazi Games.

Pompeo calls for Olympics boycott: 'China engaging in genocide'

The former Secretary of State calls on the world community, Biden administration to find alternative location for 2022 Olympic Games.

Haredi marathon runner petitions Olympic Committee

Bracha “Beatie” Deutsch asks that Olympics Committee reschedule Tokyo 2021 Women’s Marathon to a day other than Shabbat.

Olympic hopeful requests marathon not be held on Shabbat

Beatie Deutsch, Orthodox mother of 5, asks Olympic Committee to keep marathon off Shabbat.

New date set for postponed Tokyo Olympics

The 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 year

2020 Tokyo Games postponed until next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

IOC: Postponing Olympics is an option

International 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 won't compete in 2020 Olympics

Aly 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 Qatar

Following Soleimani departure and fear of retaliation, General Security Service bans entry of Israeli athletes to Qatar.

Holocaust survivor and world’s oldest Olympic champion, turns 99

Agnes 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 dream

American-Israeli marathon runner may have to give up on Olympic race after run bumped up from Sunday to Saturday.

When Jews mixed sport with politics