israeli olympic team

'Heroes and heroines': The Herzogs host Israel's sportspeople

 You brought some happiness to the nation and we were all united in our affection for you. You represented us with honor, and you brought us great pride."

To keep football beautiful, give the Palestinian campaign of hate a ‘red card’

In order to indeed keep football as a force for good and politics out of sport, FIFA must once and for all give a ‘red card’ to Jibril Rajoub’s relentless campaign of hate against Israel.

By ARSEN OSTROVSKY
21/08/2024

Israel’s record Olympics: How systematic planning made seven medals normal

Israel’s amazing achievement was not exceptional at all, even though it certainly felt that way. It was a normal achievement by all standards, and that’s what’s truly amazing.

By BARAK SELLA
19/08/2024

Israel's Olympic committee condemns blood-soaked Iranian propaganda targeting athletes

The Committee warned the video may incite further threats against Israel’s Olympic delegation, who have already been victim to Iran’s cyberbullying.

Israelis desperately needed something to celebrate, and our Olympians gave us just that

Maybe it’s serendipity, or maybe it’s a much-needed act of mercy, but the fact that the Summer Olympics have been taking place during this time of anxiety and uncertainty has been a “godsend.”

All the Jewish medalists at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Read on for more about all the Jewish and Israeli medalists, alphabetized and in order of medal type.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
11/08/2024

Judo’s Olympic betrayal: Forfeiting to avoid Israeli opponents

Exploring the troubling trend of athletes forfeiting matches to avoid Israeli judokas and how it undermines the core values of judo and the Olympics.

By PATRICK MASCOE
07/08/2024

In times of war, Israel's Olympic glory carries deeper meaning

Peter Paltchik's Olympic bronze was more than a victory; it was a poignant tribute to his coach's fallen son and a symbol of national unity amid conflict.

05/08/2024

American-Israeli wrestler Amit Elor eyes Olympic gold, representing two nations

Amit Elor, born to Israeli parents in California, aims for gold in Women's Freestyle Wrestling at the Paris Olympics, representing both the US and Israel.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
05/08/2024

Flaw in the scoring system? Olympic windsurfer laments loss after Israeli victory

Olympic surfing faces criticism as Tom Reuveny wins gold without a race victory, while Emma Wilson ends with bronze. Athletes demand changes and raise mental health concerns.

By WALLA!
05/08/2024
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