For Israel, Olympics always carry extra emotional baggage - editorial

The Munich massacre was a ghastly reminder of the worst side of mixing sports and politics. The Black September movement hijacked the games to put the Palestinian cause on the world map.

THE ISRAEL NATIONAL TEAM is one of just six that will compete in the baseball competition at the Tokyo Olympics this month.

THE ISRAEL NATIONAL TEAM is one of just six that will compete in the baseball competition at the Tokyo Olympics this month.

(photo credit: ISRAEL ASSOCIATION OF BASEBALL/ COURTESY)

ByJPOST EDITORIAL

JULY 25, 2021 20:04