Olympics

Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox wins second career Olympic gold medal

Jessica Fox’s Jewish mother and coach, Myriam Fox-Jerusalmi, was a bronze medalist in the event for France at the 1996 Olympics after not placing in 1992.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
30/07/2024

Plague-infected letter mailed to France’s interior minister amid heightened security concerns

The letter, containing black powder and racist remarks, tested positive for the bubonic plague.

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.

 In Jerusalem’s Teddy Stadium.

Rabbi explains how Jews can win every Olympic soccer world cup

With a keen understanding of the following factors, we Jews will be able to win every Olympic World Cup. 

French police investigates death threats against Israeli athletes, one arrest for threat on Herzog

Also, the same day, French police opened an investigation into death threats against three Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympic Games, the Paris' prosecutors office said.

28/07/2024

The Olympic games can be tool to promote social cohesion

As the Paris Olympics approach, discover how sports blend unity and politics, from the 1968 protest to Israeli athletes' hopes today.

By OFER MUCHTAR
28/07/2024

Pouring rain disrupts Games after drenched opening ceremony

While some spectators left the opening ceremony to escape the rain, many said they nevertheless loved the show.

By REUTERS
27/07/2024

Financial lessons from Olympians and biblical figures

Gold medals are made out of sweat, blood and tears and effort in the gym every day.  – Gabby Douglas

By AARON KATSMAN
27/07/2024

Israeli athletes in Paris escorted by security as pro-Palestinian protests rage

Some 45,000 police and thousands of soldiers have been deployed in a huge security operation in Paris for the opening show.

27/07/2024

Paris Olympics broadcasters diverge on AI approach

US audiences will experience AI when they watch the Games on NBC or streaming service Peacock due to a new partnership between NBCUniversal, Google and Team USA.

By REUTERS
26/07/2024
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