Olympics

'I Am Nothing Without Them' Hebrew 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.”

Jewish Gymnast Makes Olympic Finals Performing 'Hava Nagila'

American Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman reached the Olympics women's artistic gymnastics finals, beating world champion Jordyn Wieber.

Video: The Double Life of Israeli Soldier-Olympic Hopeful

Yahel is a champion water polo athlete, works with troubled children and is a dedicated soldier – with eyes on the Olympics in Rio in 2016.

Iranian Claims 'Gut Infection' to Avoid Israeli Competition

An Iranian athlete likely to compete against an Israeli withdrew from the competition, claiming he was suffering from a “gut infection.”

Lebanese Olympians Refuse to Train on Mat with Israelis

Olympic officials erected a screen between Lebanon's and Israel's judo fighters after Lebanese refused to train on same mat as the Israelis.

British Islamists Call Off Protest Against 'Evil' Olympic Games

A group of British Islamists called off a protest outside the London Olympic Park to denounce “the evil of the Games.”

Join 'Minute for Munich,' Streaming Online

Join the global campaign to commemorate Israel's murdered athletes on Friday morning, July 27.

Israel's Olympic Windsurfer Shahar Tzuberi is 'Peaceful, Calm'

Israeli Olympian windsurfer Shahar Tzuberi talks about what keeps him going as he prepares to compete in the 2012 London Olympics.

Germany Received Warning of Munich Massacre, Der Spiegel Reports

The German government had advance warning of the 1972 Munich Olympic massacre, Der Spiegel reported Sunday.

NBC Sportscaster 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 on Remembering Munich Athletes

London mayor Boris Johnson tells user on Twitter: "Believe me we will have" a moment of silence for Munich victims.

Israel Fears Second Olympics Massacre in London

Mossad fears of a "London Massacre" at the Olympics, 40 years after Munich Massacre of 11 Israeli athletes, looms over London.

BBC Still Playing Games with Jerusalem's Status

Olympic website says Jerusalem is the "seat of government," Israel pressing it to write "capital."

Olympics Opening ‘Not Fitting’ to Remember Munich Massacre

The opening ceremony of the London Summer Olympics is “not fit” to remember the Munich Massacre of 11 Israeli athletes, says IOC chief.

Muslims Barred IOC from Honoring Murdered Israelis

An Olympics official admits that Muslims blocked one-minute silence for 11 murdered Israeli athletes, one of the widows said.

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Britain Hastily Details 3500 Troops To Fill Olympic Shortfall

Shortly before the Olympic Games are to begin, the British Army has to come up with a lot of extra bodies.

Peres to Honor the Sabbath and Skip Olympics Opening

Honoring the Sabbath is more important for President Shimon Peres than attending the opening of the Summer Olympics.

London Police Nab Female Terrorist Suspect

London police have arrested a female terrorist suspect, the seventh caught in a sting operation carried out last week. No identity released.

Muslim Convert One of Six Arrested Near Olympic Site

British Muslim convert was one of six people arrested over a suspected terror plot, just over a mile away from site of Olympic Games.

A 'Personal' Moment for Murdered Israeli Athletes?

Chairman of London Organizing Committee for 2012 Olympic Games, Lord Coe, said he will hold a “personal” moment for Israeli athletes.

IOC Quashes Hopes for Moment of Silence for Munich Victims

International Olympic Committee clarifies that "the opening ceremony in London will not include any element of commemoration."

Hareidi Youth to Bear Olympic Torch

A hareidi young man with seven charities to his name will carry the Olympic Torch in London.

Ayalon to IOC: Refusal to Hold Minute of Silence 'Unacceptable'

International Olympic Committee rejects plea to hold minute of silence in honor of the Israeli Olympic team murdered at 1972 Munich Games.

Ahmadinejad to Attend 2012 Olympic Games?

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced on Thursday that he wants to attend the London Olympic Games.

US Congressmen Call for Moment of Silence at Olympic Games

Rep. Eliot Engel (D-NY) and Rep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) urged Olympic Committee to reconsider its refusal to honor murdered Israeli athletes.

London Olympics: Jerusalem Capital of 'Palestine,' not Israel

On official website, Israel had no capital; capital of "Palestine" was Jerusalem. Israelis protested, error was fixed.

Judoka Arik Ze'evi Takes 4th European Championship

Ze'evi, 35, is the oldest person to win the European championship tournament.

Video: '40 Years of Silence on Munich Massacre Long Enough'

Families of Israeli athletes murdered at 1972 Olympics beseech International Olympic Committee to hold minute of silence.

Olympic Committee Refuses to Commemorate Munich Massacre

Olympic Committee rejects request for official commemoration of Israeli athletes murdered in '72 Olympics.

Red Crescent Medics, Olympic Goalkeeper Arrested for Terror

IDF, Shin Bet arrest 13 terrorists who fired at the IDF in January and planned more attacks -- including a member of PA Olympic team.

Coins to be Awarded to Israeli Olympic Medalists

"Gymnastic Coin," illustrating strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and grace, to be presented to Israeli Olympic winners.

Using the Olympics to Champion the "Palestinian" Cause

Athletic competition or political forum?

Israel Treats Ailing Wife of Munich Massacre Mastermind

Israel’s humanitarianism reaches new levels. It treats the ailing wife of the Munich Massacre mastermind and allows relatives to visit her.

Israeli Woman Sails to Victory in World Championship

Israeli windsurfer Lee Korzits wins the gold medal at the Perth, Australia World Championship, where the HaTikva anthem was played.

New York Sculpture Memorializes Munich Massacre

A metropolitan New York area JCC has unveiled an 8-foot-tall sculpture in memory of the 11 Israeli athletes massacred in Munich.

Israel to Ease Movement for PA Olympic Hopefuls

Israel and the PA agree to work together to ensure that PA Olympic hopefuls are able to train.

Iran Threatens Olympics Boycott over 'Zion' Logo

Iranian leaders say the London 2012 Olympics logo resembles the word “Zion,” and threaten to boycott the event.

40 Years After Munich: Murdered Olympian’s ID Card is Returned

Four decades after Munich Olympics massacre, one victim's ID card is returned. German Ambassador to PA: Stop glorifying terrorists.

Iran Snubs Israel at Youth Olympics, Pulls Out of Competition

Israeli wins Youth Olympics event after Iranian opponent withdraws; Israeli swimmers get two medals in European championship.

FIFA Reverses Hijab Ban After Iranian Protest

The FIFA Olympic football federation has reversed a ruling that banned Iranian women from wearing the hijab Muslim hair covering in competitions.

The Final Tally: Jewish Success at the 2010 Olympics

The 2010 Winter Olympic Games have come to a close, but not before giving some 'nachas' to a few Jewish mothers.

US Swim Champ Shuns World Contest to Compete in Maccabiah

A three-time U.S. Olympic gold medal swimmer is skipping the top competition of the year because of his dream to swim in Maccabiah Games in Israel.