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. |
