Olympics

Muslim sports federations denounce France's hijab ban: A message of exclusion

Sports federations from majority Muslim countries denounce France's move to bar its Olympic athletes from wearing the hijab.

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.

Israel-bashing at online 'Olympics'

A YouTube contest featuring one one contestant from every country in the world aired anti-israel comments to millions of subscribers.

Israeli soccer team to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics

Israel’s soccer team is headed to the Olympics for the first time since 1976.

Historic victory for Israel's youth soccer team

A victory in an overtime shootout has brought the Israeli team to an unprecedented semifinal spot in the European Championship league.

Israeli Gardener Wins Gold at Special Olympics in Berlin

Mir Segel takes first place in the 100-meter freestyle at the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games.

The Munich Olympics Massacre – 50 years later

'There were 11 hostages. Two were killed yesterday morning, 9 at the airport...They’re all gone.' And the world still hasn't learned Op-ed.

'We heard gunfire at night, and it was an armed camp by morning'

How the 1972 Munich Massacre unfolded, through the eyes of athletes in the Olympic village.

Germany to increase compensation for families of Munich Olympic victims

Germany to offer increased compensation to families of 11 victims of 1972 Munich Olympics massacre.

Germany to increase compensation for Munich victims' families

Want to be on the right side of history? Ignore Beijing’s Olympics propaganda

Americans must not allow Beijing tyrants and the IOC to act like everything is normal. It is not.Op-ed.

To be on the right side of history, ignore Beijing’s propaganda

Jews around the world ramp up China protests as Beijing Olympics start

Jewish groups call for sponsors to cut ties with recently-started Beijing Olympics.

Jewish protests of China ramp up as Beijing Olympics start

Natan Sharansky calls for protest of Beijing Olympics over Chinese persecution of Uighurs

Philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy, Natan Sharansky and Elie Wiesel’s son join call to protest Beijing Olympics over persecution of Uighurs.

Gordon Chang: China may march on Taiwan after the Olympics

Author of The Coming Collapse of China addresses possibility of Chinese military action. 'A distinct possibility.'

India: Exiled Tibetans protest Beijing Olympics

Exiled Tibetans hold protest against the Beijing Winter Olympics in the town of Dharamsala.

Why is the world still accepting China’s dishonest COVID-19 numbers?

If there are new variants of Covid, the Olympics inexplicably to be held in China will be the perfect way to spread them worldwide. Op-ed.

Why are we still accepting China’s dishonest COVID-19 numbers?

Olympic Committee: Countries that ban Israeli athletes can't host sports competitions

Countries that bar athletes from other countries cannot host international sports championships, the International Olympic Committee rules.

Olympic Cmt: Countries that ban Israelis can't host competitions

Trump criticizes diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Former US President: Boycott against Beijing Winter Olympics makes us look like sore losers.

Canada joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces Canada will proceed with diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will join the US in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Games.

Algerian judoka who quit rather than face Israeli wants to join Hamas

Fethi Nourine announces his retirement after 10-year suspension for refusing to face Israeli at Olympics, calls for Muslims to support Hamas

Olympic taekwondo medalist shares experiences as IDF soldier

Israeli Tokyo Olympic taekwondo bronze medalist welcomed at FIDF Washington, D.C., chapter.

Olympic gold medalist to Arutz Sheva: My life has changed

Linoy Ashram, who won the gold medal for rhythmic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics this year, opens up about her newfound fame.

Ayatollah to athletes: Don't give 'Zionist regime' legitimacy

Iranian Supreme Leader extols Olympic medalists to not fall into the trap of competing against Israelis.

International Judo Federation bans Algerian who refused to face Israeli

International Judo Federation bans Algerian judoka and his coach for ten years after he refused to face Israeli during Tokyo Olympics.

‘Painfully close’: Israel baseball team’s physical therapist laments Olympics results

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

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

Russian complaint against Israeli Olympic gold medal dismissed

International Gymnastics Federation dismisses Russian complaint Israeli Linoy Ashram won gymnastics Olympic gold medal due to bias.

Watch: Olympic gold medalist arrives in Israel, thanks fans

Rhythmic gymnastics gold medalist Linoy Ashram received a hero's welcome upon her return to the country.

Sue Bird, the Jewish basketball superstar, wins 5th gold medal in 5 Olympic outings

In their 5th Olympic appearance, Sue Bird and teammate Diana Taurasi win their 5th gold medal, the only basketball players ever to do so.

Jewish basketball star Sue Bird wins 5th Olympic gold medal

Controversy on last day of Olympics as Israel comes away with its best performance to date

Israel took home 2 gold medals - twice as many as it had in its previous Olympic Games combined.

Controversy on last day of Olympics as Israel comes away winners

Watch: Russians take pride in 'overcoming' doping ban

While Russia was banned from the Tokyo Olympics due to mass doping, over 300 athletes took part in the event with no shame or remorse.

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

Watch: Olympics 2021 from Space

Astronauts cheer Olympic athletes from International Space Station.

Watch: Belarusian sprinter seeking asylum in Austria

Belarusian sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya left for Vienna following reports of 'security concerns' over previous plan to travel to Poland.

Watch: Israel's gold medalist arrives home

The Jewish State's second ever gold medal winner arrived to a hero's welcome at Ben Gurion.

Israeli athlete: Proud to be a soldier who brought back a medal

After winning the bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, taekwondo standout and IDF soldier Cpl. Avishag met the army's commanding officer.

Israeli Olympian: Proud to serve in the IDF

Watch: Belarusian athlete defects after government threats

Belarusian sprinter made a dash for freedom at a Tokyo airport, claiming her team was forcing her to return home for criticizing coaches.

Israel's baseball team ousted from Olympics

Team Israel knocked out of medal contention after former MLB slugger comes up clutch in the 9th.

Islamic scholar: Even I'm afraid of that Israeli judoka

Qatari sociologist blasted Saudi sports officials for allowing their judoka to be 'beat up' by an Israeli 'dinasour nightmare'.

Loss to South Korea puts Israel on the brink of elimination

Another loss for Israel tomorrow means the end of the tournament for the team.