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Israel alleges antisemitic attack on youth judo team in Poland, local authorities dispute claims

The embassy called on the Polish authorities to act promptly, investigate the incident, and ensure the team's safety.

JANUARY 11, 2026|ByMATHILDA HELLER

Israelis during a judo practice in Ramat Gan, July 5, 2024.

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.

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.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

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.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025|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.

OCTOBER 15, 2025|ByURIEL STURM

14 Days: Gaza operation

Israeli news highlights from the past two weeks.

MAY 19, 2023BySTEVE LINDE

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seen holding a security assessment amid the IDF's Operation Shield and Arrow against Gaza-based Palestinian Islamic Jihad.

Israeli judokas win three medals in international championship in Qatar

Israel garnered two medals on Friday at the international judo championship in Qatar followed by a third the next day.

MAY 14, 2023ByYANIV TOCHMAN/WALLA

Israel's Peter Paltchik in action during the -100kg bronze match against Canada's Shady Elnahas.

Oren Smadja: The story of Israel's judo trailblazer

A new book explores the stories of Smadja and his father Maurice. Moti Aksmit: "The story of Israeli judo begins with them."

MAY 12, 2023ByDUDI FATIMER

SMADJA WITH father-trainer, Morris, who helped introduce judo to Israel.

Jewish women's org. celebrates eight women who changed Israeli history

The campaign will be integrated into existing Momentum programs like the Momentum Fellowship and the Momentum Yearlong Journey.

APRIL 26, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

ESPN broadcaster Chris Berman among International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame’s 11 inductees 2022

Even though Jews are slightly overrepresented at the Olympics, the stereotype that Jews are not athletic continues to exist.

JANUARY 7, 2023ByJACOB GURVIS/JTA

Former ESPN anchor Chris Berman speaks during the Pro Football HOF Centennial Class of 2020 enshrinement ceremonies in Canton, Ohio, Aug. 7, 2021.

Israeli Judoka wins Mongolians’ hearts on the path to win in the Olympics

Peter Paltchik won the bronze medal at the Mongolian Grand Slam at the end of June.

JULY 15, 2022ByJULIA ROBBINS

Peter Paltchik smiling with a fan at the Mongolian Grand Slam.

Sagi Muki loses to Iranian Saieid Mollaei in Grand Slam judo competition

Even though Muki was eliminated from the competition, he and Mollaei showed mutual respect and the two hugged each other after the fight.

JULY 9, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

IRANIAN SAIEID MOLLAEI, who fled his country after ignoring orders to drop out of a match in 2019 to avoid facing Israeli judoka Sagi Muki, won a silver medal over the weekend at the Tel Aviv Grand Slam at the Drive-In Arena.

Gush Etzion teens bring home gold in Israeli Youth Judo Championships

In addition to the two gold medals, a third Gush Etzion teenager won a silver medal at the championships after coming second in the under 52 kg girls division.

JULY 9, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF