Olympics 2021

Israeli athletes need more support - editorial

We can only wonder what Israelis athletes could have achieved if they had received even more support during their long, arduous years of training.

|ByJPOST EDITORIAL
The Israeli Olympic delegation medalists upon their arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, August 1, 2022.
Young athletes arrive at Kfar Maccabiah.

Israel prepares for Maccabiah, 2022's largest world sporting event - interview

About 10,000 athletes from dozens of countries competing in the 21st Maccabiah Games will participate in 42 sporting events watched by tens of thousands of spectators. Here's how.

|ByFELICE FRIEDSON/THE MEDIA LINE
LINOY ASHRAM brought home the gold in rhythmic gymnastics.

Gold medalist Linoy Ashram reflects on her Olympic whirlwind

This summer, Linoy Ashram became the first Israeli woman to win an Olympic gold medal, in any sport.

|ByEMILY BURACK/JTA
Minister of Religious Affairs Matan Kahana attends a plenary session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, July 26, 2021.

Fundamental issues to Jewish nation to be tackled in Knesset winter session - analysis

In the new winter session of the Knesset, Religious Services Minister Matan Kahana will introduce legislation that will tackle the most sensitive issues to the Jewish nation.

|ByJEREMY SHARON

Olympics 2020: Tokyo Games to have more LGBTQ+ athletes than ever before

Rights activists hope to use the Games as an opportunity to raise awareness and public support for LGBTQ issues.

JULY 22, 2021ByREUTERS
The Rainbow Bridge and Tokyo Tower are illuminated with Olympic colours to mark 100 days countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics that have been postponed to 2021 due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Tokyo, Japan April 14, 2021

Olympics: Opening ceremony director fired over Holocaust comments

The news is the latest in a series of embarrassments for Tokyo organizers that have sparked outrage at home and abroad.

JULY 22, 2021ByREUTERS
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

With 90 athletes, Israel brings record delegation to Tokyo Olympics

David Litvinov announced on Sunday that he will be present for the weightlifting competition, raising the total number of Israeli athletes to 90.

JULY 19, 2021ByJORDAN PIKE
ONE OF only six teams that will play in the baseball tournament at the Tokyo Olympics, Israel has a solid chance of capturing a medal