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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

Israelis shine on grass, mat, track and water

Soccer clubs kick off qualifying • Judoka Sasson takes gold • Husband, wife qualify for Olympics • Rowers medal

JULY 16, 2019ByJOSHUA HALICKMAN

Israeli paralympic basketball player and world champion rower Moran Samuel captured a silver medal at the 2019 World Rowing Cup III in Rotterdam

Iran: We will not compete against Israeli athletes

"Refraining from participating in competitions with athletes of the Zionist regime is an issue of the Muslim world, and athletes from 20 countries refrain from doing so."

JULY 7, 2019ByALON EINHORN

Judo Federation says Iran promises to stop boycotting Israeli athletes

“In a historic breakthrough, the International Judo Federation announced that for Iran’s judo athletes the boycotts would be no more.”

MAY 16, 2019ByJOSEFIN DOLSTEN/JTA

ISRAELI JUDOKAS, such as Tal Flicker (above), have often been treated with hostility when competing in Arab nations, a practice that the International Judo Federation is trying to curb.

Iran to compete with Israeli judokas in future competitions

Iran has avoided competing with Israeli athletes in past Judo competitions, including an incident in February when an Iranian judoka lost purposely to avoid competing with and Israeli.

MAY 12, 2019ByTZVI JOFFRE