Gymnastics

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
Israeli sailor Tamar Steinberg and her coach Shahar Tzuberi
Team Israel performs during the Group All-Around Final at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships - Rio 2025

IOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban

Israeli athletes were barred from attending a gymnastics world championship in Indonesia, against the advice of the International Olympic Committee.

|ByREUTERS
Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships - Rio 2025 - Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - August 24, 2025 Team Israel perform during the group 5 Ribbons Final

IOC regrets Indonesian decision to block entry for Israeli gymnasts

The International Olympic Committee stated that all attempts to facilitate a solution have been refused by Indonesian officials.

|ByREUTERS
Artem Dolgopyat of Israel in action on the pommel horse at the Paris 2024 Olympics, July 27, 2024

Sport court rejects Israeli appeals after Indonesia denies visas for gymnastics championship

The Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected appeals by the Israel Gymnastics Federation to demand the International Gymnastics Federation take measures to ensure entry to athletes.

|ByMICHAEL STARR

Fallen champions: Story of '28 Dutch women gymnastics team

Five of the gymnasts, as well as their coach Gerrit Kleerekoper, were Jewish. Only one of those six survived the Holocaust.

MAY 4, 2011ByALLON SINAI
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Shatilov grabs silver in Euro Artistic Gymnastics

Analysis: The 24-year-old won Israel’s first-ever medal at the Europeans two years ago, taking the bronze in the floor final.

APRIL 10, 2011ByALLON SINAI
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Shatilov just misses out on 2nd straight bronze

Gymnast finished fourth in floor exercise final at Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam.

OCTOBER 24, 2010ByALLON SINAI, AP
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