Gymnastics

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.

 Israeli sailor Tamar Steinberg and her coach Shahar Tzuberi
Team Israel performs during the Group All-Around Final at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships - Rio 2025

IOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban

Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships - Rio 2025 - Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - August 24, 2025 Team Israel perform during the group 5 Ribbons Final

IOC regrets Indonesian decision to block entry for Israeli gymnasts

Artem Dolgopyat of Israel in action on the pommel horse at the Paris 2024 Olympics, July 27, 2024

Sport court rejects Israeli appeals after Indonesia denies visas for gymnastics championship


Shatilov snags another bronze medal at Euros

Alex Shatilov will now turn his focus to September’s World Championships in Montreal, Canada.

Israel’s Alex Shatilov (right) won the bronze medal in the floor final at the European Artistic Gymnastics Championships Romania yesterday, finishing behind Romanian winner Marian Dragulescu (center) and Russia’s Dmitri Lankin (left).

Vigdorchik brings in sponsorship for Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics

The team will be rebuilt from scratch ahead of Tokyo 2020 and Vigdorchik was put at the helm once more despite the controversy which surrounded the side ahead of Rio.

Israel rhythmic gymnastics head coach Ira Vigdorchik

Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman strips down for Sports Illustrated

Raisman tweeted her appreciation at being included in the edition. The magazine "celebrates all women for being strong & beautiful," she added.

Aly Raisman

Medal dreams crushed as Israel places sixth in Rhythmic Gymnastics

The team took home three gold medals earlier this year at the European Championships.

Israel's Olympic rhythmic gymnastics team

On final day of Olympics, Team Israel preparing for last chance at medal

Israel's rhythmic gymnasts came in 6th place before heading to the final.

Israel's Olympic rhythmic gymnastics team

Aly Raisman wins silver medal in Olympic gymnastics all-around

Raisman, 22, is the U.S. squad’s captain and was a key part of its gold medal in the team competition two days earlier.

Aly Raisman

Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman earns spot in individual all-around finals in Rio

Raisman took the second spot for the American women ahead of all-around defending gold medalist Gabby Douglas and behind three-time world all-around champion Simone Biles.

Aly Raisman

Jewish-American Gymnast Aly Raisman earns spot on US women’s team

At 22, Raisman is the oldest member of the team, which reportedly has earned her the nickname “Grandma.”

Aly Raisman

Israel wins gold and silver at European Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Holon

The gold medal performance in the clubs and hoops came shortly after Israel claimed a silver in the ribbons final.

The members of Israel’s rhythmic gymnastics national team were understandably delighted on Sunday after claiming the gold medal in the clubs and hoops final at the European Championships in Holon.

Israeli gymnasts scale podium in Finland

Neta Rivkin took part in four individual finals on Sunday, finishing fifth in the hoop (17.950) and sixth in the ball (17.150).

Israel's national rhythmic gymnastics team