Olympics
Fast, fierce, and fun: The magic of Israeli women’s basketball - opinion
With the high stress level borne by Israeli kids, playing basketball is an excellent outlet for physical and emotional health. More than 600 elementary and high school girls take part in Jerusalem.
When Jewish athletes dominated Polish sport: A lost legacy
Snoop Dogg named honorary coach of Team USA ahead of 2026 Winter Games
Former Olympian Adi Bichman appointed CEO of Israel Olympic Committee
Olympic Committee of Israel halts 2025 awards amid security challenges
The Olympic Committee’s management accepted the security recommendation, marking the first time in recent memory that the titles will not be awarded.
Olympic committee moves toward blanket ban on transgender women athletes
The ban is set to come into effect in early 2026, The Times reported.
Playing under pressure: Israeli athletes now compete under armed guards and death threats
For Israeli athletes, calls to ban them from global sporting events creates added stress.
Israeli Olympic athletes empower children with physical disabilities at Kibbutz Tzora
The Olympic Committee of Israel organized the program in cooperation with the non-profit organization “Go Baby Go Israel” to promote mobility, independence, and inclusion.
IOC freezes Indonesia’s Olympic ambitions after ban on Israeli gymnasts
"Israeli athletes will continue to stand proudly on the world’s biggest stages," said the president of Israel's Olympic committee in response to the IOC's decision.
IOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban
Israeli athletes were barred from attending a gymnastics world championship in Indonesia, against the advice of the International Olympic Committee.
IOC regrets Indonesian decision to block entry for Israeli gymnasts
The International Olympic Committee stated that all attempts to facilitate a solution have been refused by Indonesian officials.
Israeli men finish 5th at flag football Euros, qualify for Worlds
Israel’s men’s flag football team finished fifth at the Euro Champs in Paris, securing a spot at the 2026 World Championships in Düsseldorf.
Israeli flag football teams kick off Euros
Israel enters the tournament with momentum and drive. The men’s team is ranked eighth globally, while the women's team is ranked 17th.
International Olympic Committee rejects Spanish calls to expel Israel
The Spanish Prime Minister called for Israeli teams to be barred from participating in the 2026 Olympics, citing the Israel Hamas-War.
Olympic Committee of Israel and ‘Ze BeNafshi’ team up
The event, held at the Olympic House in Tel Aviv, was designed to raise awareness of mental health challenges, break down stigma, and provide a meaningful and empowering experience.
