while for Palestinian athletes, it's a struggle to practice such sports inside territories, nonetheless abroad ..due to Israeli restrictions. check out Zakeya Nassar or Hamse Abdouh and other ...

Tibi, go jump in a lake!

Sport has always been a great way to mix human beings,whilst not mixing sport with politics. It is sad that some countries see fit to withdraw their competitors from events against Israel,however ,Israeli competitors should also not make comments about 'beating Arabs' or any other denomination. They should just'do their best' and leave any pleasure of winning to just that....not against a country a race or a religeon.

Gal states what everyone knows, but Israel's govt refuses to state, the arabs are the enemy and we must defeat them everywhere

If somebody refuses to participate like the Iranian “sportsman” , do you call it sport or politics. Jarda, say it loud and clear, or be quite you hypocrite. You must be an ersatz Chech, since they are known for their sportsmanship, but you do not have any.