Israeli olympic team

Israel Olympics icon Yael Arad awarded Chaim Herzog prize

Israel’s first Olympic medalist, Yael Arad, made history in 1992 when she became the first Israeli to win an Olympic medal, claiming silver in judo at the Barcelona Olympics.

YAEL ARAD (center) poses with the Chaim Herzog Presidential Award at a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.
Israeli Judoka and Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik.

Israeli Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik on failure, pain, comeback, ahead of Jerusalem Marathon

Israeli 2-man bobsleigh team.

Italy's RAI apologizes after latest gaffe targets Israeli bobsleigh team

General view of the Olympic rings covered in snow ahead of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, January 26, 2026.

Milano Cortina Olympics: Israel's delegation, ICE, and event's security measures spark debate


Medal optimism on the water for Israelis

Windsurfers Kantor and Reuveny are both in podium contention: Veterans Muki and Zilberman ousted.

 Israel judoka Sagi Muki (right) lost to South Korea’s Joonhwan Kor Lee in round-of-16 of the men’s under-81kg weight class.

Antisemitic protestors chant 'Heil Hitler' during Israel-Paraguay soccer match at Paris Olympics

Protesters chanted “Heil Hitler” and waved Palestinian flags during Israel’s soccer match against Paraguay at the Paris Olympics. The Paris public prosecutor opened an investigation in response.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Israel vs Paraguay - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 27, 2024. Protesters hold up the flag of Palestine in the stands before the match.

IJF to investigate, Israel calls for penalty after Algerian fails weigh-in

The head of Israel's Olympic Committee Yael Arad branded it a "disgrace" and called for the North African delegation to be punished.

 THE ISRAEL judo team celebrates after beating Russia for the mixed-team bronze medal during the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.

Algeria’s judoka Olympic competitor accused of avoiding competing with Israel

Algeria’s Redouane Messaoud Dris, 22, had been scheduled to compete in the -73kg category against Israel’s Tohar Butbul on Monday, but was found to weigh above the 73kg limit.

Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul (in white).

The Olympic games can be tool to promote social cohesion - opinion

As the Paris Olympics approach, discover how sports blend unity and politics, from the 1968 protest to Israeli athletes' hopes today.

 THE STAGE is set for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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.

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.

Israeli athletes head to Paris: A beacon of hope amid adversity - opinion

As Israel prepares to send its largest delegation to the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, these events carry profound significance amid recent challenges.

 THE WRITER chairs a meeting of the Knesset Subcommittee for Sports.

The same antisemitism: Israeli athletes face 2024 Paris Olympics under threat - opinion

The 1972 Munich Olympics massacre scarred Jewish history. Now, with Israeli athletes facing death threats ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics, it’s clear little has changed.

 MEMBERS OF the Israeli Olympic and Paralympic delegations competing in Paris attend a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, last month. Israeli athletes are about to face what could be the most antisemitic games since Berlin 1936, the writer says.