Paris Olympics 2024

'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

|ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
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
Israeli sailor Tamar Steinberg and her coach Shahar Tzuberi

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.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
American exhibition basketball team the Harlem Globetrotters with their manager Abe Saperstein (1902 - 1966) during a match against the Boston Whirlwinds at the Empire Pool in Wembley, London, UK, May 1951.

How Harlem Globetrotters founder Abe Saperstein shaped basketball as we know it today

A new biography highlights Jewish sports pioneer Abe Saperstein, founder of the Harlem Globetrotters, and his influence on basketball's global rise, including introducing the three-point shot.

|ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
A member of the gendarmerie stands guard after a police officer was injured in an attack next to the Champs-Elysees avenue, in Paris, France July 18, 2024.

Three terrorist attacks, including against Israelis, foiled during Paris 2024, says prosecutor

"Thanks to this, no terrorist acts were committed on French soil during the Olympic period, and I can confirm that three attacks were foiled as well," he added.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

US Olympic gold medalist Amit Elor confronts antisemitism after historic victory

Following her historic gold medal win, US wrestler Amit Elor speaks out against antisemitism, sharing her personal struggle and triumph in the face of hate.

AUGUST 10, 2024ByLUKE TRESS/JTA
Amit Elor celebrates during the bronze medal match of the Wrestling Senior World Championships, Sept. 21, 2023, in Belgrade, Serbia.

Atamanov comes in fifth in rhythmic gymnastics all-around as Israel still in contention for medals

While it was not good enough for a place on the podium, it’s clear that the 18-year old will be a threat at the Los Angeles Olympics slated for 2028.

AUGUST 10, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Paris 2024 Olympics - Rhythmic Gymnastics - Individual All-Around Final - Porte de La Chapelle Arena, Paris, France - August 09, 2024. Daria Atamanov of Israel performs with ball.

Jewish Australian race walker Jemima Montag wins second bronze medal in Paris

Montag is one of at least three Jewish Aussies to medal in Paris, alongside canoeist sisters Jessica and Noemie Fox.

AUGUST 8, 2024ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA
Jemima Montag celebrates after crossing the finish line during the mixed marathon racewalk relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris.

American Jew Amit Elor captures gold

 ‘In my heart, I am also wrestling for Israel’: Cyclist Yakovlev just short of quarters, Semberg ousted.

AUGUST 8, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
AMERICAN WRESTLER Amit Elor – whose parents are Israeli – celebrates winning gold in the Women’s Freestyle 68kg competition at the Paris Olympics.

France seeks FBI help in probe of high-speed train sabotage hours before Olympics

Investigators called in the FBI after media organisations received an email the police believe may have been sent by the perpetrators.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByREUTERS
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

Grapevine August 6, 2024: Jimmy is rooting for Kamala

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
FROM LEFT: Matan Lerner, Liat Koren Litvinoff, and Yariv Fisher.

Afrifah comes up just short of 200m semis

Amit Elor, the Jewish American wrestler with Israeli parents who is representing the United States, moved into the gold medal bout against Meerim Zhumanazarova from Kyrgyzstan.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL RUNNER Blessing Afrifah (center) competes yesterday in the 200m repechage race at the Paris Olympics.

Letters to the Editor, August 6, 2024: Another terrorist front?

Readers of The Jerusalem Post have their say.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByLETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Letters

Judo’s Olympic betrayal: Forfeiting to avoid Israeli opponents - opinion

Exploring the troubling trend of athletes forfeiting matches to avoid Israeli judokas and how it undermines the core values of judo and the Olympics.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByPATRICK MASCOE
OR SASSON of Israel (right) takes on Islam El Shehaby of Egypt in the 2016 Rio Olympics judo competition. El Shehaby refused to shake hands with Sasson after the Israeli defeated him.

Paris ceremony honors Israeli athletes killed in 1972 Munich Games attack

At the Paris Olympics, a memorial ceremony honored the 11 Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen in the 1972 Munich attack.

AUGUST 6, 2024ByREUTERS
President of Jewish Community in Germany Josef Schuster speaks during a ceremony, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the attack on the Israeli team at the 1972 Munich Olympics.