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Judo siblings' dream of Olympic double-gold dashed in surprise upset

Japan's Judoka Hifumi Abe triumphed yesterday with a gold medal while his sister Uta faced a heartbreak loss

Ynetnews | 07.30.24

Israel needs the Olympics to provide a much-needed win during war

Opinion: Neither the hostages nor a sense of security can be returned through the Olympic Games – but with so many basic things now unattainable, the exceptional becomes essential

Nir Tsadok | 07.30.24

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 | 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 | 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 | 07.29.24

סלין דיון שרה למרגלות מגדל האייפל במשדר טקס פתיחת האולימפיאדה 2024 בפריז

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 | 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 | 07.26.24

הרב משה לוין (משמאל, בשחור) לצד הרב לורן שלום ברוס מהקהילה היהודית, בבית הכנסת שהוקם בכפר האולימפי

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 | 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 | 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 | 07.17.24

Live Pyramid Sport "Hashomeria" – Haifa, July 1949

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 | 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 | 07.12.24

Olympic Village, הכפר האולימפי באולימיפאדת פריז 2024

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 | 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 | 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 | 06.18.24

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