News for Swimming![]() Malaysia stripped of swimming championships over ban on IsraelisInternational Paralympic Committee removes swimming competition from Malaysia after country's PM refuses to allow Israelis to compete.![]() Malaysia: We won't host any more events involving IsraelMalaysia's foreign minister reiterates that Israeli swimmers will not be permitted into the country for Paralympics qualifier.![]() Malaysia will not allow Israelis to attend Paralympics qualifierInternational Paralympic Committee disappointed over Malaysia's refusal to allow Israeli swimmers to attend competition this summer.![]() 'Smotrich goes mixed swimming?'In preparation for Kinneret crossing led by hesder yeshivas, MK called for reprimand after admitting he does mixed swimming.![]() Data Plan? Who decides – you or your IPhone?A Jew must be master of his movement in the world; he cannot allow himself to be swayed by outside forces.![]() 'Forbid lifeguards from using their phones while on duty'Children are drowning in public pools. Are lifeguards responsible? Does a lifeguard on his phone cause drownings?![]() Swiss court rules Muslim girls must swim with boys"Mixed-gender swimming lessons part of ‘full school curriculum’ and children’s ‘successful integration’ into society"![]() Brooklyn pool can keep women-only swim timesNew York City Parks Department permits women-only swimming hours at a public pool in Orthodox neighborhood of Brooklyn.![]() MDA: 18 people dead since start of swimming seasonIn the past six weeks, 111 people from around the country were retrieved from the waters by Magen David Adom medics.![]() Israeli swimmer wins silver at Euro ChampionshipsYakov Toumarkin gave personal best in 200 meter backstroke at Short Course Swimming competition held in Netanya.![]() Electric Company Goes on 'Jellyfish Patrol'If it's summer in Israel, that means it's jellyfish season – and at risk are not just swimmers, but Israel's electrical system.![]() Qatar Warned Over Disrespecting Israeli SwimmersFINA warns officials in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates for hiding the Israeli flag during World Cup swimming events.![]() Qatar: Israel Flag Removed at Swim EventA Qatari woman posted a photo of the flag at Swimming World Cup event on Twitter. The next day it was gone.![]() Israeli Swimmer Sets New Record in DubaiIsraeli swimmer Amit Ivri broke her own record – and Israel's record - at a swim meet in Dubai![]() Drownings Back Up with 34 Deaths in 2013As swim season closes, data shows drowning deaths back up in 2013.![]() Returning Olympian: It Was a Lot of FunFirst female Israeli swimmer to make the Olympic semi-finals says she had fun, reached her goals.![]() MDA Issues Water Safety GuidelinesMDA issues safety rules for swimming following drowning deaths.![]() Israeli Tennis Players Make History in LondonIsraeli tennis players Andy Ram and Yoni Erlich beat world champion Roger Federer and his partner in London, advance to quarterfinals.![]() IDF ‘Fighting’ For Victories in OlympicsSix IDF soldiers are “fighting” in the London Olympics – competing as part of the Israeli Team in swimming, Judo and rhythmic gymnastics.![]() Video: Double Life of Soldier-Olympic HopefulYahel is a champion water polo athlete, works with troubled children and is a dedicated soldier – with eyes on the Olympics in Rio in 2016.![]() 'Ban Iranian Athletes’The World Jewish Congress has called for a universal ban on Iranian athletes at sport events until Iran allows competition against Israel.![]() The Murky Diplomatic Swim PoolTo swim or not to swim against Israel? That is the question. Syrian says “yes” and Iran says "no" at world championship. |