Olympics 2021


Israeli athletes need more support - editorial

We can only wonder what Israelis athletes could have achieved if they had received even more support during their long, arduous years of training.

The Israeli Olympic delegation medalists upon their arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, August 1, 2022.
 Young athletes arrive at Kfar Maccabiah.

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 LINOY ASHRAM brought home the gold in rhythmic gymnastics.

Gold medalist Linoy Ashram reflects on her Olympic whirlwind

 Minister of Religious Affairs Matan Kahana attends a plenary session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, July 26, 2021.

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This is why Israel’s female athletes are so fierce

The woman who supervises the promotion of women in sports at the Culture and Sport Ministry, Nurit Sharvit, explains what might be behind the success of Israel's female Olympic athletes.

 UP AND coming: Israeli Rhythmic gymnast Nicol Zelikman was a two-time medalist at the 2016 European Junior Championships.

Olympic Committee of Israel celebrates Tokyo success, memorializes Munich 11

The Olympic Committee of Israel gathered the local media in its offices for a press conference on Tuesday to review the recently completed Tokyo Games.

Bronze Medalist Avishag Semberg speaks at the memorial service this week for the 11 Israeli athletes who were killed at the Munich Olympics in 1972.

Sue Bird wins 5th gold medal in 5 Olympic outings

Sue Bird and her teammate, Diana Taurasi, are the only basketball players to ever win five gold medals

Sep 12, 2018; Washington, DC, USA; Seattle Storm guard Sue Bird (10) dribbles the ball against the Washington Mystics during the second quarter in game three of the WNBA Finals at Eagle Bank Arena.

Olympics: Russian team attacks Ashram's win, Israel fires back

In 2018, Russian Dina Averina won gold in the world championships after dropping her ribbon, while Israeli Linoy Ashram won silver. Back then, the ROC had no complaints about the score.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Rhythmic - Individual All-Around - Medal Ceremony - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Gold medallist Linoy Ashram of Israel poses with her medal

Ashram's lead over Russian was 'simply enormous' - Olympic judge explains

"I am satisfied with the score I gave," Ukrainian Olympic Judge Lydia Vinogradnaya said on Monday.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Rhythmic - Individual All-Around - Final - Rotation 4 - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Linoy Ashram of Israel in action with ribbon

Israel's golden girl Ashram revels in triumph

Champion gymnast country's flagbearer at closing ceremony * Historic four-medal showing for blue-and-white athletes

ISRAEL'S LINOY ASHRAM performs in the ribbon component of the women's all-around rhythmic gymnastics finals competition on Saturday. The 22-year-old Israeli captured the gold medal, the first blue-and-white female Olympian to stand atop the podium.

Haredim criticize Netanyahu for congratulating gold medalist on Shabbat

Shas leader Deri, and UTJ leaders Gafni and Litzman chastise Netanyahu for violating Shabbat by congratulating Israeli Olympian Linoy Ashram during the sabbath.

OPPOSITION LEADER Benjamin Netanyahu with Shas head Arye Deri and UTJ MK Ya’acov Litzman during a meeting with the opposition parties at the Knesset this week.

Olympics: Rhythmic Gymnast Linoy Ashram wins gold medal for Israel

Nikol Zelikman places 7th with impressive finish on ribbon exercise • Team Israel qualifies for group all-around Rhythmic Gymnastics final held on Sunday

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Gymnastics - Rhythmic - Individual All-Around - Final - Rotation 1 - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Linoy Ashram of Israel in action with hoop

Israeli marathon runner Chemtai Salpeter loses top finish due to cramp

Israeli runner Chemtai Salpeter had been in 4th place throughout the race before stopping temporarily, 4 km. from the finish line, leading her to an eventual 66th place finish.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Athletics - Women's Marathon - Sapporo Odori Park, Sapporo, Japan - August 7, 2021. Molly Seidel of the United States and Lonah Chemtai Salpeter of Israel in action

Olympics: Zelikman, Ashram advance to final match

 Gymnastics - Rhythmic - Individual All-Around - Qualification - Rotation 1 & 2 - Ariake Gymnastics Centre, Tokyo, Japan - August 6, 2021. Linoy Ashram of Israel in action with ball.

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