Avishag Semberg

This is why Israel’s female athletes are so fierce

The woman who supervises the promotion of women in sports at the Culture and Sport Ministry, Nurit Sharvit, explains what might be behind the success of Israel's female Olympic athletes.

 UP AND coming: Israeli Rhythmic gymnast Nicol Zelikman was a two-time medalist at the 2016 European Junior Championships.
Bronze Medalist Avishag Semberg speaks at the memorial service this week for the 11 Israeli athletes who were killed at the Munich Olympics in 1972.

Olympic Committee of Israel celebrates Tokyo success, memorializes Munich 11

 Team Israel celebrates its bronze at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Israel rejoices after its best Olympic performance ever