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International Olympic Committee denies discussion of suspending Israel

IOC President Kirsty Coventry confirmed Israel's delegation will compete as usual at the Winter Olympics in Italy: 'Now more than ever, the Olympic movement must show the good in humanity'

Ynet | 09.20.25

Wealthy tourists are already booking luxury mansions for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles

The Olympic Games in LA will not open until 2028, but the city’s limited supply of luxury mansions and high-end apartments has already prompted wealthy tourists, athletes and corporations to lock down properties years ahead of time; Rental prices for the period are already running about 40% higher than usual

News Agencies | 09.07.25

Meet the Israeli gymnast wishing to be the next Olympics star

Sixteen-year-old Meital Sumkin emerges as Israel’s new rhythmic gymnastics star, making a stunning senior debut with multiple medals and drawing praise for her high difficulty and dynamic performances

Stav Ifargan | 08.20.25

המסר האנטי-ישראלי על הבלון האולימפי בחגיגות השנה לאולימפיאדת פריז

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 Shabak, Paris | 07.27.25

European countries agree to host Israeli athletes amid security crisis

Germany, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania and Portugal to provide accommodation for Israeli athletes stranded abroad as skies remain closed amid fighting against Iran

Nadav Zenziper | 06.17.25

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif faces renewed scrutiny over sex test leak

Leaked documents allegedly show she has XY chromosomes; controversy reignites debate over sex testing in women’s sports, with no official confirmation yet from Olympic authorities

Yair Kattan | 06.08.25

Earthquake in Israeli judo: Oren Smadja resigns as national team coach

After 15 years, Olympic medalist is stepping down; reason, he says, is disparaging treatment from the sport's senior leaders; 'I endured years of mistreatment to protect the athletes, but today I say enough'

Nadav Zenziper | 05.05.25

Here's how Olympian A.J. Edelman defends Israel worldwide

Edelman encountered Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil — now facing deportation for supporting Hamas — during a public debate on Israel

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 04.26.25

3 Israeli rhythmic gymnasts who transitioned to archery are now aiming for Olympics

Eight hours of training a day in a stifling tent is out; shooting arrows in the open air is in. Michelle Munitz and Stephanie Kompanyets followed in the footsteps of Mikaella Moshe and switched to archery, but the goal remains the same: to reach the Olympic Games

Stav Ifergan | 03.20.25

The shocking story of the Olympic star who became a Hezbollah-linked crime boss

Ryan Wedding, once a Canadian Olympic snowboarder, became a top drug lord tied to the Sinaloa Cartel and Hezbollah; now among the FBI’s 10 most-wanted criminals, he’s accused of drug trafficking, money laundering and murder; $10M reward offered for his capture

Raanan Ben-Zur | 03.16.25

‘Joyful narrative Germany tried to present to world turned into tragedy’: Revisiting 1972 Munich massacre

"5 September" reflects on massacre of 11 Israeli athletes — but through American media's perspective; filmmaker: 'This is not a political statement; this event marks a turning point in media history'

Amir Kaminar, Venice | 02.21.25

Death of a legend: Olympic gymnast Agnes Keleti was still doing the splits at age 100

Keleti won 10 Olympic medals, educated generations of Israeli gymnasts, and was supposed to celebrate her 104th birthday in a week when she died on Thursday; In an interview for her 100th birthday she talked about the secret to longevity, and about life in Hungary, where she lived in recent years with her son

Ifat Manhardt, Tzipora Roman | 01.02.25

Exclusive: Interview with Israeli Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik

Paltchik brings hopes to October 7 survivors, soldiers

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 11.01.24

Australian Olympic break-dancer says she found criticism "pretty devastating"

In her first television interview since the controversial performance at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, Rachael Gunn confronted the backlash and criticism

Ynetnews | 09.06.24

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif sues Elon Musk, J. K. Rowling for 'cyberbullying' amid gender identity saga

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif sues Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling and others for cyberbullying amid smear campaign questioning her gender identity after her gold-medal victory at the Paris Olympics

Ynet | 08.14.24