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Sports have long been tainted with the boycott of Israeli athletes
Whether it's inventing an injury, refusing to shake hands or relinquishing contests altogether, athletes from countries hostile to Israel have come up with plenty of ways to avoid competing against its athletes, since their countries view it as legitimizing Israel on an international stage
Ze'ev Avrahami
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07.30.24
Israeli Olympic Committee: 'Threats are being directed at our athletes'
France confirms it will launch investigation against death threats received by athletes; Israeli body in charge of country's delegation to the Olympics says working to ensure their safety; IOC: 'We’ll provide our answers on the field'
Nadav Zenziper, Raz Shechnik, Paris
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07.29.24
Algerian judoka disqualifies himself to avoid facing Israeli Tohar Butbul
Politics once again overshadowed sports at the Olympic Games: Messaoud Dris will not compete against Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul, allowing the Israeli to automatically advance to the round of 16 in Paris; Butbul to face the reigning world champion from Azerbaijan
Nadav Zanziper
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07.29.24
Céline Dion Olympics opening comeback hailed as top moment of ceremony
Singer takes stage in first since early 2020 after health-related cancellations, including her Las Vegas residency and the Courage world tour
Ynetnews
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07.28.24
How Aliyah helped shape Israel's sports legacy
Immigration has significantly transformed Israeli athletics, with numerous immigrant athletes elevating the nation's sports scene, leading to Olympic finalists and record-breaking performances
Avinoam Porat
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07.26.24
Olympic rabbi: 'We don't get into politics; we’re here to serve the athletes'
Rabbi Moshe Lewin, who will be in charge of Jewish religious affairs at Olympic Village, talks to Ynet about his hopes for the event and possible bumps on the way to the medal
Nir (Shoko) Cohen
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07.22.24
Oren Smadga to attend Olympic Games: 'We will raise the flag with pride'
Month after losing his son Omer in Gaza, former Olympic medalist will join national judo team in Paris: 'We will go to the competition with our heads held high'
Nadav Zenziper
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07.19.24
Israeli judoka seeks second chance in 2024 Paris Olympics
Olympic hopeful Gefen Primo, who missed out on Tokyo 2020 due to COVID-19, says she feels the upcoming event in Paris is her chance to fill a hole in her heart
Stav Ifergan
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07.17.24
Zionist sports: newly unveiled photos showcase Israel’s athletic legacy
New collection of historical photographs, unveiled ahead of Paris Olympics, captures pivotal role of sports in Israel’s early years, showcasing everything from school gymnastics to competitive events
Ynetnews
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07.17.24
'I'm wrestling for the US but in my heart, I'm also wrestling for Israel'
While the Israeli delegation has high hopes for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Diaspora Jews will also participate in events including wrestling, fencing, swimming and more
Yaniv Pohoryles
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07.12.24
Despite cleaning efforts, Seine Olympic plans in doubt due to pollution
Several test events and dress rehearsals for Olympic events on the Seine canceled due to river's poor conditions, raising concerns about athlete safety
Ynetnews
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06.24.24
Israeli swimmers dominate European championships
Athlete Anastasia Gorbenko wins fourth gold medal at the event followed by Lea Polonsky who came in second and awarded with the silver
Nadab Zenziper
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06.22.24
Kenyan-born Israeli runner Lonah Chemtai Salpeter to be flag-bearer at Paris Olympics opening
High hopes for promising results in international contest for 2024 Israeli Olympic team, considered to be the highest-quality Olympic delegation in Israel's history
Nadav Zenziper
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06.18.24
First Arab-Israeli to represent Israel at Olympics since 1976
Swimmer Adam Maraana clocked a time of 53.60 seconds in the 100-meter backstroke, surpassing the qualifying standard, and also matching the Israeli record set by Yakov Toumarkin in 2017; third Arab-Israeli athlete ever to compete in the Olympics
Stav Ifergan
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06.06.24
Russian disinformation campaign takes aim at Paris Olympics, Microsoft says
Kremlin linked groups use falsified news sites, AI generated feature-length documentary film featuring known actors; campaign fabricate security threats amid Gaza war
Ynet, Reuters
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06.04.24
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