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The golden boy of Israeli swimming is warming up for the European Championship

He trained between rocket sirens, saw shrapnel falling near his home in Nahariya and realized the war is endangering his career; Just before heading to college, Aukan Goldin jumps into the water at his first European Senior Championships and has marked Los Angeles 2028 on his calendar

Stav Ifargan | 08.09.26

Israeli Olympic medalist Inbar Lanir reveals mental crisis after Paris silver: ‘I had no strength to shower’

At the height of her career, the Israeli judoka was overwhelmed by emptiness, then suffered a serious shoulder injury; now she speaks about vulnerability in professional sports, lessons from Yarden Gerbi and why a true champion needs a life beyond the mat

Tal Giladi | 08.08.26

Hitler gives the Nazi salute at the opening of the 1936 Berlin Games

The Olympics that glorified Hitler: Germany now risks forgetting its lesson

Ninety years after the Berlin Games showcased Jesse Owens, technological breakthroughs and unforgettable sporting moments, the event remains above all a triumph of Nazi propaganda, and Germany’s current political climate is reviving memories some would prefer to erase

Zeev Avrahami | 08.01.26

‘An Israeli and an Iranian can be friends’: Sagi Muki closes the circle with Saeid Mollaei

The retired world champion reflects on leaving judo, rebuilding after career-threatening injuries and finally facing Iranian friend Saeid Mollaei in a symbolic exhibition bout in Israel

Stav Ifargan | 07.25.26

‘Those who labeled me model or party boy did so at their own peril’

Throughout his career, Eithan Urbach, Israel’s first Olympic swim finalist, faced media attention about matters far removed from the pool, but what remains is a remarkable legacy that opened new doors for Israel; yes, he also hated training, but who can blame him?

Avinoam Porat | 04.27.26

The dream team: 10 greatest Israeli athletes of all time

They stood on Olympic podiums to the sound of 'Hatikvah,' scored historic goals and brought national pride to the court — a special ranking of the 10 greatest Israeli athletes in the country’s history

Avner Borochov | 04.22.26

Israel’s world champions reflect on their defining moments

Artem Dolgopyat, Asaf Yasur, Sharon Kantor, Inbar Lanir and Ami Dadon — five Israeli world champions — reflect for Independence Day on the moment they stood atop the podium, raised the national flag and sang 'Hatikvah'

Stav Ifargan | 04.21.26

Israeli Olympic champion Linoy Ashram gets engaged

The Olympic champion got engaged to her partner of three years, Omer Reutman, sharing the news on social media: ,Forever starts now,

ynet | 04.04.26

Beyond fashion and soccer: how Milan became a global business and tourism powerhouse

Over the past 25 years, Milan has undergone rapid economic growth, transforming from a largely industrial city into a global business and tourism hub, driven in part by high-profile events such as Expo 2015 and the recent Winter Olympics

AP | 02.26.26

'Proud of the history we made': Israel bobsled team posts statement after Olympic disqualification

Team publishes its version of incident and thanks its supporters: 'It was more important to us that our alternate could compete in the Olympics, but the circumstances under which we made the substitution did not meet the bar that allows a team to make a lineup change'

Ynet | 02.22.26

Israel’s flag alongside Iran’s flag at the Paris Olympics ceremony

From ancient Greece to Iran: how the Olympics have delayed wars

In ancient Greece, rival states observed an 'Olympic truce' during the Games; efforts to uphold the tradition continue today, though not always successfully; meanwhile, Trump warned Iran to reach a deal

Ron Crissy | 02.20.26

Olympic embarrassment: reporter goes on air drunk, rants about iguanas

Australian reporter Danika Mason admits drinking before a live report from Italy, struggling on air and veering off-topic in viral segment; apologizes, says she fell short of her standards

ynet | 02.19.26

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Anti-Israel message projected on Olympic balloon in France sparks outrage

Amnesty International projects a 'Stop the Genocide in Gaza' onto the Olympic hot air balloon in Paris, sparking applause and controversy during the one-year anniversary celebrations of the city's hosting the Olympics

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 02.16.26

International Olympic Committee store sells Nazi propaganda T-shirt from 1936 Berlin Olympics

Online shop of the International Olympic Committee offered a shirt featuring imagery from the 1936 Berlin Games, used by Adolf Hitler’s regime for propaganda; German officials condemn move as item quickly sells out

ynet | 02.14.26

Israel carries its flag as the Winter Olympics open in Milan and Cortina

Spectacular performances, dozens of dancers and a Maria Carey appearance marked the opening of the Winter Olympics, held simultaneously in Milan and Cortina, as boos were heard when the Israeli delegation entered San Siro Stadium

ynet | 02.07.26

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