Tokyo 2020
'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
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Gili Lustig honored for four decades of transforming Olympic sports in Israel
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President Herzog hosts Israeli Tokyo Paralympics athletes
“You brought the whole people of Israel some extremely happy and moving moments," President Herzog told the 33 Paralympic athletes.
Team Israel’s baseball manager quits after a disappointing Olympics
Team Israel failed to medal in the recently concluded Tokyo Olympics, finishing fifth with a squad of nearly all Americans.
Olympics: Russian team attacks Ashram's win, Israel fires back
In 2018, Russian Dina Averina won gold in the world championships after dropping her ribbon, while Israeli Linoy Ashram won silver. Back then, the ROC had no complaints about the score.
Ashram's lead over Russian was 'simply enormous' - Olympic judge explains
"I am satisfied with the score I gave," Ukrainian Olympic Judge Lydia Vinogradnaya said on Monday.
First orangutan born in Ramat Gan Safari in 11 years named after Olympics
Tokyo was born in early July to 12-year-old orangutan Tana, who for the first few days, did not so much as let strangers catch a glimpse of her cub, who hid in her mother's fur.
Olympics: Fireworks light up Tokyo as it prepares to douse Olympic flame
After being postponed for a year, organizers said they would be held as a symbol of the world's triumph over the pandemic.
Olympics: Rhythmic Gymnast Linoy Ashram wins gold medal for Israel
Nikol Zelikman places 7th with impressive finish on ribbon exercise • Team Israel qualifies for group all-around Rhythmic Gymnastics final held on Sunday
Linoy Ashram brings joy to Israel with gold medal win - comment
Rhythmic gymnastics superstar Linoy Ashram, already a household name, was on her way to making history by being the first Israeli woman to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games.
Israeli marathon runner Chemtai Salpeter loses top finish due to cramp
Israeli runner Chemtai Salpeter had been in 4th place throughout the race before stopping temporarily, 4 km. from the finish line, leading her to an eventual 66th place finish.
Rhythmic Gymnastics - Bloody nose & back surgery: Olympians pay high price
An Olympic medal event since 1984, rhythmic gymnastics sees athletes perform contortions and maneuvers to music while using hoops, balls, clubs or ribbons.
