Israeli olympic team

Italy's RAI apologizes after latest gaffe targets Israeli bobsleigh team

On Saturday, viewers heard "Let's avoid crew number 21, which is the Israeli one," and then "no, because ..." before the sound was cut off.

Israeli 2-man bobsleigh team.
General view of the Olympic rings covered in snow ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, January 26, 2026.

Milano Cortina Olympics: Israel's delegation, ICE, and event's security measures spark debate

FIGURE SKATER Mariia Seniuk, selected as Israel’s flag bearer, faces uncertainty over her participation in the 2026 Winter Olympics next month in Italy due to a passport issue, a bureaucratic fiasco affecting much of the blue-and-white delegation.

No Minister, no passport: Bureaucracy risks Israel’s 2026 Winter Olympic dreams

Adi Bichman brings decades of experience in Israeli sport – as an athlete and executive –into her new position as CEO of the Israel Olympic Committee.

Former Olympian Adi Bichman appointed CEO of Israel Olympic Committee


Tokyo Olympics: All the Jewish athletes to watch

The Jewish athletes competing this year — and there are many — are the products of inspiring journeys. Here are many of the inspiring Jewish athletes to root for.

The emblem of the Tokyo Olympics is displayed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office. A pause sign. 56 days until the opening of the Olympics. on May 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan

Israel launches stamps to celebrate 2021 Olympics

Three uniquely designed stamps have been created as a celebration of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

From right to left, Nicole Zelikman, Elhanan Shapira and Linoy Ashram

Tel Aviv Grand Slam gold medalist Timna Nelson-Levy living her best life

The Israeli-American 26-year-old judoka spoke to the Jerusalem Post about winning the Grand Slam gold medal, earning Olympic berth.

Judo - Women under 57kg - Paris International Grand Slam judo tournament - AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France - February 8, 2020 - Timna Nelson Levy of Israel in action.

Jewish gymnast celebrates 100th birthday, honored by Olympic Committee

Ágnes Keleti, a retired Hungarian-Israeli Olympic and world champion artistic gymnast and coach, is considered the all-time most decorated Jewish gymnast in the world.

AGNES KELETI receives the Israel Prize from Education Minister Naftali Bennett in Jerusalem

Before training for 2021 Olympics, Israeli athletes get their flu shots

With hope that the pandemic is near its end, Israel's Olympic athletes are looking toward the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Israeli Judoka Ori Sasson

Arik Ze’evi: A model of success

Ze’evi trained in the local Judo club in his neighborhood, together with his older brother, Roni, who was the club’s first local gold medal winner in the Israeli Judo Championships.

Arik Ze’evi:

Olympics-IOC member Dick Pound: Tokyo 2020 Games will be postponed

Major sporting nations Australia and Canada had already withdrawn on Monday as organizers came under global pressure to postpone the event for the first time in the Olympics' 124-year modern history.

Women's volleyball at the 2016 Rio Olympics

Olympic Committee of Israel announces medal rewards

Israeli Olympians have plenty to shoot for in Tokyo, Baseball team to be compensated as a group

ORI SASSON was the last Israeli to win a medal at Olympics, capturing the bronze in the judo men's heavyweight competition at the 2016 Games in Rio

Israel's national baseball team making its way to the Olympics

Team Israel, Israel's national baseball team, provides inspiration to both Israelis and Diaspora Jews who take pride in its achievements

Pitcher Joey Wagman

Chabad Japan prepares to welcome Jews during 2020 Olympics

Four Chabad Houses around the island nation will offer Jews a home from home during this summer's Games.

Giant Olympic Rings are installed at the waterfront area at Odaiba Marine Park in Tokyo, Japan, ahead of an official inauguration ceremony, six months before the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games, January 17, 2020