judo israel

Heroism and Heroes: 2025 Hebrew Children’s Theater Festival to take place in London this month

Over 80 performances are planned during the festival, highlighting stories of courage and resilience, inspired by extraordinary tales that have resonated deeply since the war began.

By NERIA BARR
12/01/2025

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 silver Olympian Raz Hershko tells 'Post' of Paris success

With that in mind, Hershko spoke to The Jerusalem Post about returning back to the Holy Land with her silver medal in tow as well as her pride and joy as to what she was able to do for her country.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
15/08/2024

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

Israel's Raz Hershko takes Women's Judo heavyweight silver medal at the Olympics

Hershko has become 3rd Israeli medal winner at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with all of them in judo.

Israel breaks out with a pair of judo medals at Paris Olympics

Inbar Lanir captures silver after Peter Paltchik hangs on for bronze • More success in pool, at sea

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
01/08/2024

Medal optimism on the water for Israelis

Windsurfers Kantor and Reuveny are both in podium contention: Veterans Muki and Zilberman ousted.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
30/07/2024

IJF to investigate, Israel calls for penalty after Algerian fails weigh-in

The head of Israel's Olympic Committee Yael Arad branded it a "disgrace" and called for the North African delegation to be punished.

By REUTERS
29/07/2024

Algeria’s judoka Olympic competitor accused of avoiding competing with Israel

Algeria’s Redouane Messaoud Dris, 22, had been scheduled to compete in the -73kg category against Israel’s Tohar Butbul on Monday, but was found to weigh above the 73kg limit.

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