Olympics

French police thwart terror attack ahead of Paris Olympics

The suspect appeared to have been planning to attack the Geoffroy Guichard stadium during the Olympic soccer tournament and was inspired by Islamist ideology.

By REUTERS
31/05/2024

Israel sent messages to Tehran to avoid Iranian retaliation for embassy attack - agency

At least one person was killed in the Damascus strike, a man whose identity has yet to be disclosed but is considered to be someone “close to Iran.”

30/05/2024

Solidarity with Israel fits Alon Leichman like a glove

Blue-and-white baseball and softball players wear their support on their hands.

By HOWARD BLAS
14/05/2024

What should Israel do if opponents boycott its participation at the Olympic games?

Israel’s participation at the Olympics was backed by IOC President Thomas Bach earlier this month and this should be celebrated, but countries could decide to boycott of their own accord.

Israeli fencer Yuval Freilich wins gold medal in Qatar, home to Hamas’s leadership

Freilich, 29, won the epee title in Doha while wearing a uniform with an Israeli flag and the message “Am Israel Chai” written on his shoulder.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
02/02/2024

Israel to sue int'l hockey federation over ousting of Israeli team from ch'ship

Knesset Sports Committee to meet Wednesday on "arbitrary" decision of hockey league to oust Israel from championship

Will Israel be banned from the Paris 2024 Olympics?

An article in The Nation discusses concerns that Israel's war in Gaza could see it banned from the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, its athletes made to compete under a neutral flag.

By WALLA!
30/11/2023

Olympics: Rise in antisemitism is security challenge for Israeli athletes, Israel committee says

Israel's artistic swimming team earlier this month said it would not travel to competitions, including Olympic qualifiers in Qatar, due to safety fears.

By REUTERS
28/11/2023

French Olympian compares Netanyahu to Hitler, accuses Israel of genocide

Former French-Algerian Olympic medalist Mahiedine Mekhissi-Benabbad criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of committing genocide like Adolf Hitler.

By WALLA! SPORTS , JERUSALEM POST STAFF
05/11/2023
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