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Medals for Israelis at the Olympics: Embodying joy

For a long time, it was Russia, the United States and European nations that ruled the roost when it came to bringing home Olympic medals, now Israel has its own string of brilliant Olympians, and hearing 'Hatikvah' whenever they win, swells our collective national heart

Nadav Zenziper | 05.16.24

תחלוויני (לואי) גבריסוס וג'מאל עבדלמג'יד

Two athletes living in Israel to lead the refugee team at Paris Olympics

The Refugee Olympic Team for the 2024 Paris Olympics will feature Tachlowini (Louis) Gabriyesos and Jamal Abdelmaji, who are both living and training in Israel

Nadav Zenziper | 05.03.24

Green games: unveiling the first eco-friendly Olympic Village

Paris Olympic Village to feature cardboard beds, buildings and furniture constructed from recycled materials and rooms cooled by aquifers instead of air conditioning; less than 100 days remain until opening ceremony

Tamar Sebok, Paris | 04.29.24

Israeli judoka Raz Hershko wins gold at European Judo Championships

Raz Hershko takes home her first gold medal in the competition after two previous silver medals ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games

Stav Ifergan | 04.27.24

מדי הנבחרת האולימפית של ארה"ב מוצגים בפריז

Too sexy for my clothes? Uproar over US female athletes' uniforms ahead of Olympics

Nike is in hot water after it unveiled a track and field suit in time for the Olympics featuring an unreasonably high bikini line, prompting some of the athletes to ponder if their privates will be on public display; company promises tailor-made adjustments for every competitor

Tzippy Shmilovitz | 04.17.24

Israel unveils uniform for Paris 2024 Olympics

In shades of blue and white and with a modern design, Israel's top athletes unveil the official uniforms the delegation will wear in the French capital this summer

Ynetnews | 04.17.24

She put a ring on it: Israeli Olympic medalist announces engagement

'Officially off the market', says World Champion judoka Yarden Gerbi, after a year-long relationship with her girlfriend Adi Ambar; The couple share a Tel Aviv apartment, where the proposal took place

Yoni Froim | 04.16.24

Israel's Olympics hopeful prepare for summer games

As the Paris Olympics are quickly approaching see Israel's top contenders prepare to bring honor and glory as hopes and expectations run high

Nadav Zenziper | 03.10.24

Bag containing Paris 2024 Olympics data lost, possibly stolen

A laptop and two USB sticks, containing information about the upcoming Paris summer Olympic Games, has been stolen from a Parisian rail station; bag did not contain any 'sensitive security plans,' prosecutor maintains

Reuters | 02.28.24

French lawmakers demand ban on Israeli flag, anthem at Paris Olympics

26 French lawmakers, belonging to three left-wing parties, signed a petition sent to the president of the International Olympic Committee, Thomas Bach, calling for the imposition of sanctions on Israel in the upcoming summer games following its 'war crimes' in Gaza

Ynet Sports | 02.25.24

Israeli runner Gashau Ayale sets new national record in marathon

An impressive achievement: Israeli runner finishes third in the Seville Marathon with a time of 2:04.53 - and secures his place in the Paris Olympics; 'The dream of every athlete'

Ynet sports | 02.18.24

נבחרת השליחים מיקס תהיה באולימפיאדה בפריז

Israeli relay team qualifies for Paris Olympics

team secures a spot in the mixed 4x100m relay event at the Paris Olympics after ranking 15th in the World Championship in Fukuoka, Japan

Nadav Zenzipper | 02.14.24

Israel primed for Olympic glory with 4 world champions set to compete

For the upcoming Summer Games in Paris, the blue and white delegation is packing an impressive collection of world-class gold medalists across four disciplines; World champions Artem Dolgopyat, Sharon Kantor, Inbar Lanir, and the national artistic gymnastics team will now set their sights on securing their place on the podium in at the 2024 Olympics

Stav Ifargan | 02.06.24

World champion gymnast Artem Dolgopyat to auction gold medal won on Oct. 7 to support southern Israel

'It's a medal dear to my heart, a medal that held all my dreams but I know that, above all, Israeli society is most important,' says Israel's top gymnast

Nadav Zenziper | 12.25.23

Palestinians call on International Olympic Committee to take action against Israel

Palestinian Olympic Committee issues a letter asking the institution to help the ongoing situation in Gaza while making no mention of Hamas' attack

Nadav Zenziper | 11.08.23

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