Paris Olympics 2024

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
 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 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

Ami Dadaon competes in the men's 100-meter freestyle S4 heat at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games, Aug. 30, 2024, in Nanterre, France.

All the Jewish and Israeli medalists at the 2024 Paris Paralympics


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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

 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.

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.

Australian canoeists Jessica, Noemie Fox join rare Jewish siblings to Win Olympic gold medals

Noemie Fox won gold in kayak cross, following her sister Jessica's two medals. Both sisters are now Olympic medalists.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Slalom Canoe - Women's Kayak Cross Final - Vaires-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium - Whitewater, Vaires-sur-Marne, France - August 05, 2024. Noemie Fox of Australia reacts with Jessica Fox of Australia.