Olympics

Crowd boost helps Israeli figure skater Mariia Seniuk advance to Olympic final

The four-time national champion was warmly received by the crowd at Milan’s Forum di Assago indoor arena. Seniuk qualified for the free skate in 22nd place.

MARIIA SENIUK of Israel reacts after competing in the women’s figure skating short program at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
 Israel's four-man bobsled team.

Swiss broadcaster pulls Winter Olympic bobsleigh commentary questioning Israeli athlete's presence

Adam Edelman of Israel and Menachem Chen of Israel's bobsleigh team react after their run, at the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics, in Italy, on February 16, 2026..

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Israeli 2-man bobsleigh team.

Israelis make their Milan 2026 Winter Olympics mark in slalom skiing, bobsleigh


Arsonists target France's high-speed rail network as Olympics get underway

Arsonists targeted France's TGV network, causing major disruptions as the Paris Olympics begin. Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera condemns the attacks.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Paris 2024 Olympics Preview - Paris, France - July 22, 2024 Spanish police and French gendarmerie are pictured at the Chatelet Les Halles train station, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics

Israeli sports czar on Olympics: Israel needs to feel proud, especially now

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun

 Team Israel midfielder Oscar Gloukh (10) and teammates celebrate a goal against Mali during a men's Group D football match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Parc des Princes.

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.

Jewish canoe legend Jessica Fox named Australia’s flag bearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Australia’s Jessica Fox is already widely regarded as the greatest individual slalom canoe paddler of all time, and has four Olympic medals under her belt.

 Eddie Ockenden and Jessica Fox pose with the Australian flag after being named flag bearers ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, July 24, 2024, in Paris.

Israel kicks off Olympics with a draw against Mali

The blue-and-white will play its second game on Saturday night when it faces Paraguay in what will be a crucial contest.

 ISRAEL MIDFIELDER Oscar Gloukh (10) vies for the ball against Team Mali’s Boubacar Traore during the sides’ 1-1 draw on Wednesday night in their Olympics Group D opening match, which had plenty of Israel supporters (inset) in attendance.

From tie-dye to ombre skirts: Paris to be draped in ethnic fashion this summer

This summer Paris will be adorned with a different backdrop, as fashion critics will encounter diverse cultures. We zoomed in on six Olympic uniforms that best balance style and national colors.

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When are Jewish and Israeli athletes competing in the Paris Olympics? Here’s the latest schedule

There are also Jewish athletes hailing from the United States, Canada and Australia, including Olympic debutants like US swimmer Claire Weinstein and veterans like Aussie paddler Jessica Fox.

 L-R: Claire Weinstein, Nick Itkin, Artem Dolgopyat and Amit Elor.

Olympics-Israel's opening soccer match provides first test for Paris 2024 security

The Israel-Mali match offers a first snapshot of how other competitors and the wider public respond to Israeli participation in the games.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Mali vs Israel - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 24, 2024. Mali and Israel fans inside the stadium 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.