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Sharir shines for Israel, claims under-63kg judo gold medal at Zagreb Grand Prix

“I was happy to show quality, determined, and precise judo, and bring a moment of pride to the State of Israel.” Judo athlete Gili Sharir stands on the podium after a performance for Israel.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
ISRAELI JUDOKA Gili Sharir marked one of the biggest wins of her career by capturing the gold medal in the under-63kg division at the Zagreb Grand Prix.
Israeli sailor Tamar Steinberg and her coach Shahar Tzuberi

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 JUDOKA Raz Hershko celebrates after winning the gold medal in the over-78kg category at the Lima Grand Prix in Peru.

Israeli judokas shine at Grand Prix in Peru

Raz Hershko captures blue-and-white’s 2nd gold, Yuli Mishiner earns bronze among 4-medal haul.

|ByURIEL STURM
Amir Shurush and Sanna Sokol in their final performance.

Amir Shurush and Sanna Sokol win 'Dancing with the Stars'

Amir Shurush, an Arab-Jewish actor, won Dancing with the Stars on Wednesday with his partner, professional dancer, Sanna Sokol.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

Israel judo coach Oren Smadja resigns after 15 years

"Precisely because judo is part of my soul, I can no longer, I can’t believe I’m saying this, but that’s it, I’m giving up and submitting my resignation," Smadja said on social media.

MAY 5, 2025ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
Oren Smadja, who coached Israel’s men’s national judo team for 15 years, stepped down citing deep concerns for the sport’s future.

Grapevine March 9, 2025: Ironic timing

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 9, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
RUSLANA RODINA – the face of Scoops’ summer shoes.

Right before his business journey: Peter Paltchik renews

The Olympic medalist renews with an Omega watch and prepares for a business trip to the U.S. and the distribution of scholarships worth approximately NIS 0.5M, which he plans to distribute next week.

MARCH 3, 2025ByWALLA! SPORTS
Peter Paltchik and Karin Kish Kaliski

Paltchik Foundation awards scholarships to 10 promising young athletes

Olympic judoka Peter Paltchik’s foundation grants NIS 54,000 annual scholarships to support rising Israeli sports stars.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025ByWALLA! SPORTS
Peter Paltchik: "This is a significant step toward creating a real support system for the next generation of Israeli sports.”

Heroism and Heroes: 2025 Hebrew Children’s Theater Festival to take place in London this month

Over 80 performances are planned during the festival, highlighting stories of courage and resilience, inspired by extraordinary tales that have resonated deeply since the war began.

JANUARY 12, 2025ByNERIA BARR
AVRAHAM AUERBACH and Ben Zabludowski.

Israel’s record Olympics: How systematic planning made seven medals normal - opinion

Israel’s amazing achievement was not exceptional at all, even though it certainly felt that way. It was a normal achievement by all standards, and that’s what’s truly amazing.

AUGUST 19, 2024ByBARAK SELLA
A CHART compares Israel’s performance at the Paris Olympics with that of other Middle Eastern countries and those with a similar population size to the Jewish state.

Israel's silver Olympian Raz Hershko tells 'Post' of Paris success

With that in mind, Hershko spoke to The Jerusalem Post about returning back to the Holy Land with her silver medal in tow as well as her pride and joy as to what she was able to do for her country.

AUGUST 15, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL’S RAZ HERSHKO battles against Brazil’s Beatriz Souza in the women’s +78kg gold medal match at the Paris Olympics. Despite having the early upper hand, the 26-year-old Hershko came away with silver (inset), one of Israel’s seven medals

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.

AUGUST 7, 2024ByPATRICK MASCOE
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.

In times of war, Israel's Olympic glory carries deeper meaning - analysis

Peter Paltchik's Olympic bronze was more than a victory; it was a poignant tribute to his coach's fallen son and a symbol of national unity amid conflict.

AUGUST 5, 2024ByHERB KEINON
Peter Paltchik (inset) had gotten Israel on the Paris medal board earlier with a bronze in the -100kg category.

Israel's Raz Hershko takes Women's Judo heavyweight silver medal at the Olympics

Hershko has become 3rd Israeli medal winner at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, with all of them in judo.

AUGUST 2, 2024ByYUVAL BARNEA
Raz Hershko of Israel reacts after winning Kayra Ozdemir of Turkey.

Israel breaks out with a pair of judo medals at Paris Olympics

Inbar Lanir captures silver after Peter Paltchik hangs on for bronze • More success in pool, at sea

AUGUST 1, 2024ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN
ISRAEL JUDOKA Inbar Lanir celebrates on the podium after capturing the silver medal in the -78kg event at the Olympics yesterday.