Israeli olympic team

'I knew that I was beyond capable': Israeli gymnast Lihie Raz on chasing the Olympics

From uncertain teenager to Olympic contender, Israeli gymnast Lihie Raz is still reaching for new heights

Lihie Raz is one of Israel’s leading artistic gymnasts, representing the country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and again at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as at multiple European Championships. Premium
YAEL ARAD (center) poses with the Chaim Herzog Presidential Award at a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

Israel Olympics icon Yael Arad awarded Chaim Herzog prize

Israeli Judoka and Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik.

Israeli Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik on failure, pain, comeback, ahead of Jerusalem Marathon

Israeli 2-man bobsleigh team.

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


Israel's Raz Hershko takes Women's Judo heavyweight silver medal at the Olympics

Hershko has become 3rd Israeli medal winner at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with all of them in judo.

  Raz Hershko of Israel reacts after winning Kayra Ozdemir of Turkey.

Medal optimism on the water for Israelis

Windsurfers Kantor and Reuveny are both in podium contention: Veterans Muki and Zilberman ousted.

 Israel judoka Sagi Muki (right) lost to South Korea’s Joonhwan Kor Lee in round-of-16 of the men’s under-81kg weight class.

Antisemitic protestors chant 'Heil Hitler' during Israel-Paraguay soccer match at Paris Olympics

Protesters chanted “Heil Hitler” and waved Palestinian flags during Israel’s soccer match against Paraguay at the Paris Olympics. The Paris public prosecutor opened an investigation in response.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Israel vs Paraguay - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 27, 2024. Protesters hold up the flag of Palestine in the stands before the match.

IJF to investigate, Israel calls for penalty after Algerian fails weigh-in

The head of Israel's Olympic Committee Yael Arad branded it a "disgrace" and called for the North African delegation to be punished.

 THE ISRAEL judo team celebrates after beating Russia for the mixed-team bronze medal during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

Algeria’s judoka Olympic competitor accused of avoiding competing with Israel

Algeria’s Redouane Messaoud Dris, 22, had been scheduled to compete in the -73kg category against Israel’s Tohar Butbul on Monday, but was found to weigh above the 73kg limit.

Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul (in white).

The Olympic games can be tool to promote social cohesion - opinion

As the Paris Olympics approach, discover how sports blend unity and politics, from the 1968 protest to Israeli athletes' hopes today.

 THE STAGE is set for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Israel aims for Olympic glory in Paris amid high security and historic challenges - editorial

There will be 88 Israeli competitors at the Paris Games, its second-largest Olympic delegation, two fewer than in Tokyo three years ago.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Mali vs Israel - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 24, 2024. Israel players line up during the national anthems before the match.

Israelis, Netanyahu welcome at Olympics, Macron tells French radio

"As the prime minister of Israel, Netanyahu would be welcome to attend, as would any other head of state."

 French President Emmanuel Macron gestures as he speaks during an international humanitarian conference for civilians in Gaza, at the Elysee Presidential Palace, in Paris, France, on November 9, 2023.

Israel will compete in Olympic soccer today for the first time in 48 years

“Soccer in Israel is improving, we have a good generation, and the people understand what we can do,” said midfielder El Yam Kancepolsky.

 Members of Israel's under-21 national soccer team celebrate during the UEFA Under-21 Euro 2023 match between Germany and Israel in Kutaisi, Georgia, June 22, 2023.

Israeli athletes head to Paris: A beacon of hope amid adversity - opinion

As Israel prepares to send its largest delegation to the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, these events carry profound significance amid recent challenges.

 THE WRITER chairs a meeting of the Knesset Subcommittee for Sports.