Olympics

France:

Three plots to attack Paris Olympics were foiled

French national counterterrorism prosecutor says the foiled plots included plans to attack “Israeli institutions or representatives of Israel in Paris” during the games.

French Olympic runner suspended for antisemitic posts

France suspends Olympic runner for anti-Israel posts, including one wishing the ‘most terrible and horrible degree of hell’ for Zionists.

Netanyahu to Olympic medalists:

'I watched every second, you amazed everyone'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks with Israel's rhythmic gymnastics team, praises their talent and dedication. 'The entire country is proud of you, you are worth gold - each one of you and all of you together.'

Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team wins silver at Paris Olympics

Rhythmic gymnastics team earns Israel its seventh medal at this year's Olympics, making history.

Jewish Australia race walker wins second medal in Paris

Jemima Montag, a Jewish Australian race walker, wins second bronze medal in Paris.

Born to Israeli parents

American wrestler Amit Elor wins gold at the Olympics

20-year-old wrestler becomes the youngest American to ever win a gold medal in wrestling, surpassing Kyle Snyder, who claimed that title after he won gold back in 2016.

Live:

Memorial ceremony for victims of Munich Massacre

The official memorial ceremony for the 11 Israelis who were murdered by Palestinian Arabs during the 1972 Olympic Games is being held today. Watch.

Big sister, little sister:

Australian Jewish canoeist Noemie Fox wins gold medal

Australian canoeists Jessica and Noemie Fox join rare company as Jewish siblings to win Olympic gold medals.

Due to support for the IDF

Will the Olympic Committee punish the Israeli medalist?

A Swiss newspaper reported that the International Olympic Committee is examining Israeli bronze medalist Peter Paltchik's pro-IDF posts.

Watch:

Israeli anthem plays in France

Windsurfer Tom Reuveny, 24, took home the gold medal on Saturday, 20 years after his coach Gal Fridman made history as Israel's first-ever gold medalist. Watch.

Pres. Herzog to Olympic medalists: You are amazing and inspiring!

Israel's President Herzog praises Olympic medalists Tom Reuveny, Sharon Kantor, and Artem Dolgopyat: 'You are amazing and inspiring, you brought great pride and honor to the nation of Israel.'

Historic: Israeli athletes take home three medals in a single day

Tom Reuveny wins gold, as Sharon Kantor, and Artem Dolgopyat win silver, at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Israel wins another medal at the Paris Olympics

Israeli judoka Raz Hershko wins silver medal after losing to Brazil’s Beatriz Souza in the final match of the women’s over-78kg weight class.

The Olympic boxer and the gender debate

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif forces Italian opponent to quit after 46 seconds during women's Olympic boxing match, sparking outrage and mistaken assumption Khelif is transgender.

First Israeli medals of the games:

Israeli judokas take home bronze and silver medals

Peter Paltchik defeated his Swiss competitor to win the Bronze medal in the men's 100kg judo competition while Inbar Lanir lost in the women's 78kg final yet will be awarded a silver medal

Jewish Australian paddler wins another gold medal in Paris

Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox wins her second gold metal in three days at the Paris Olympics.

Jewish rugby player makes US history at Olympic Games

Jewish rugby player Sarah Levy wins bronze medal in historic US victory.

The Paris Olympics in a time of inhumanity

Israel has become the world’s shooting gallery. Everybody gets a chance to take a shot. Opinion.

Jewish Australian woman wins medal in fourth straight Olympics

Jewish Australian paddler Jessica Fox wins second career Olympic gold medal, becomes first woman to medal in the kayak event in four straight Olympics.

Jewish fencer medals in second straight Olympics

Nick Itkin wins bronze in Paris, becoming first of Jewish fencers to medal.

Judo federation to probe:

Why did Algerian fail weigh-in before facing Israeli?

Judo's governing body will investigate why Algeria's Messaoud Redouane Dris failed the weigh-in for his under-73kg bout with Israel's Tohar Butbul at the Paris Olympics.

Watch: Anti-Israel protesters at Olympics chant 'Heil Hitler'

During soccer match between Israel and Paraguay at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, anti-Israel protesters make Nazi and antisemitic gestures, unveil 'genocide Olympics' banner.

Paris:

Death threats sent to three Israeli Olympians

Police in France are investigating the death threats received by Israeli athletes as well as an antisemitic incident during a soccer game.

Paris Olympics:

Algerian judoka disqualified for avoiding Israeli

Algerian judoka Redouane Messaoud Dris disqualified from the men's under-73kg judo event at the Paris Olympics after failing the weigh-in a day before he was scheduled to face Israel's Tohar Butbul.

Paris Olympics:

Iraq's request to remove Israeli flag denied

Head of Iraq’s delegation says Olympic chiefs rejected their request not to display Israel’s flag next to Iraq’s, explaining that flags of all participating countries are displayed in alphabetical order.

PA official livid:

'The IOC has double standards'

The head of the PA's Olympic Committee, Jibril Rajoub, criticizes International Olympic Committee after it refused the PA’s request to bar Israel from taking part in the Paris Games.

2024 Olympics

Iran threatening Israeli athletes

An Iranian-backed campaign is attempting to strike fear into Israeli athletes in Paris for the Olympic Games by publishing their personal information among other things.

First time in 48 years:

Israeli team competing in Olympic soccer

For the first time in 1976, Israel returned to Olympic soccer, taking on Mali in its first match at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

'No politics'

IOC head rejects PA demand to bar Israel from Olympics

Head of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach and French President Emmanuel Macron reject Palestinian Arab demand that Israel be barred from the Paris Games over the war in Gaza.

After dropping her from ad

Adidas apologizes to anti-Israel model Bella Hadid

Adidas apologizes to Bella Hadid for any "negative impact" of the company dropping her from campaign marking the 52nd anniversary of the Munich Olympics.

France:

Neo-Nazi sent to prison for targeting Paris Olympics

French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer sentenced to two years in prison after making threats online, suspected of wanting to target the Olympic torch relay.

After backlash:

Adidas apologizes for use of anti-Israel model

Adidas apologizes for selecting Bella Hadid to be the face of the remake of the shoes used by athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics, but won't say whether it would remove Hadid from the ads.

France:

Islamist terrorism the main concern ahead of Paris Olympics

Paris police chief says Islamist terrorism is the main security worry ahead of the Paris Olympics next month, but stresses there is no "clear-cut threat" against the Games.

France:

Teen arrested over threat to attack Paris Olympics

French anti-terrorism authorities arrest 16-year-old who said on social media that he wanted to die “a martyr” at the Olympic Games in Paris this summer.

Will Israel face Egypt in the Olympics?

The Israeli team will find out tomorrow if they are to face Arabic countries as their soccer team moves towards the Paris Olympics.

'A message of exclusion':

Muslim sports federations denounce France's hijab ban

Sports federations from majority Muslim countries denounce France's move to bar its Olympic athletes from wearing the hijab.

Israel's first Olympic medalist recommended for IOC membership

Board of Directors of IOC recommends membership for Yael Arad, who won silver medal at 1992 games.

Israel-bashing at online 'Olympics'

A YouTube contest featuring one one contestant from every country in the world aired anti-israel comments to millions of subscribers.

Israeli soccer team to compete in 2024 Paris Olympics

Israel’s soccer team is headed to the Olympics for the first time since 1976.

Historic victory for Israel's youth soccer team

A victory in an overtime shootout has brought the Israeli team to an unprecedented semifinal spot in the European Championship league.

Israeli Gardener Wins Gold at Special Olympics in Berlin

Mir Segel takes first place in the 100-meter freestyle at the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games.

The Munich Olympics Massacre – 50 years later

'There were 11 hostages. Two were killed yesterday morning, 9 at the airport...They’re all gone.' And the world still hasn't learned Op-ed.

'We heard gunfire at night, and it was an armed camp by morning'

How the 1972 Munich Massacre unfolded, through the eyes of athletes in the Olympic village.

Germany to increase compensation for Munich victims' families

Germany to offer increased compensation to families of 11 victims of 1972 Munich Olympics massacre.

To be on the right side of history, ignore Beijing’s propaganda

Americans must not allow Beijing tyrants and the IOC to act like everything is normal. It is not.Op-ed.

'Never Again' for the Uyghurs:

Jewish protests of China ramp up as Beijing Olympics start

Jewish groups call for sponsors to cut ties with recently-started Beijing Olympics.

Natan Sharansky calls for protest of Beijing Olympics

Philosopher Bernard-Henri Levy, Natan Sharansky and Elie Wiesel’s son join call to protest Beijing Olympics over persecution of Uighurs.

Gordon Chang: China may march on Taiwan after the Olympics

Author of The Coming Collapse of China addresses possibility of Chinese military action. 'A distinct possibility.'

India: Exiled Tibetans protest Beijing Olympics

Exiled Tibetans hold protest against the Beijing Winter Olympics in the town of Dharamsala.

Why are we still accepting China’s dishonest COVID-19 numbers?

If there are new variants of Covid, the Olympics inexplicably to be held in China will be the perfect way to spread them worldwide. Op-ed.

Olympic Cmt: Countries that ban Israelis can't host competitions

Countries that bar athletes from other countries cannot host international sports championships, the International Olympic Committee rules.

Trump criticizes diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Former US President: Boycott against Beijing Winter Olympics makes us look like sore losers.

Canada joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Olympics

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces Canada will proceed with diplomatic boycott of 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Australia joins diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says Australia will join the US in a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Games.

Judoka who quit rather than face Israeli wants to join Hamas

Fethi Nourine announces his retirement after 10-year suspension for refusing to face Israeli at Olympics, calls for Muslims to support Hamas

Olympic taekwondo medalist shares experiences as IDF soldier

Israeli Tokyo Olympic taekwondo bronze medalist welcomed at FIDF Washington, D.C., chapter.

Olympic gold medalist to Arutz Sheva: My life has changed

Linoy Ashram, who won the gold medal for rhythmic gymnastics at the Tokyo Olympics this year, opens up about her newfound fame.

Ayatollah to athletes: Don't give 'Zionist regime' legitimacy

Iranian Supreme Leader extols Olympic medalists to not fall into the trap of competing against Israelis.

Judo Federation bans Algerian who refused to face Israeli

International Judo Federation bans Algerian judoka and his coach for ten years after he refused to face Israeli during Tokyo Olympics.

‘Painfully close’: Baseball team’s PT laments Olympics results

'People were amazed that Israel was competing at such a high level,' says physical therapist for Israel's baseball team.