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Israel makes waves, wins three medals at Pickleball World Cup

Team Israel made a stunning debut at the Pickleball World Cup in Florida, defeating the reigning world champions and winning one gold and two silver medals.

 MANY FORMER tennis stars, such as Andre Agassi, have taken up pro pickleball.
GOLD MEDALIST Shaked Nisimian (right) and fellow Israeli Nili Block, who took the bronze, pose together after their victories at the World Games in Chengdu, China.

Gold, bronze, and more to come for Israel at World Games

GOLD MEDALIST Nimrod Ryeder of Israel celebrates on the podium after winning the jiu-jitsu Men's -77kg Ne-Waza Finals at the World Games in Chengdu, China.

Nimrod Ryeder wins jiu-jitsu gold for Israel at World Games

Israel's science teams conclude olympiad season with record 26 medals

Israel's science teams conclude olympiad season with record 26 medals


Israel grabs Invictus Games gold, bronze

Them Israel's 20 athletes, who have sustained injuries during IDF service, are set to compete in various disciplines, including swimming, cycling, archery, table tennis, and indoor rowing.

 Britain’s Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the Whistler Welcome Celebration during the Invictus Games in Whistler, British Columbia, Canada February 10, 2025.

Holocaust survivor to return German award over far-right role in parliamentary vote

The AfD, which is under state surveillance on suspicion of being right-wing extremist, has come under fire in the past for criticizing Germany's culture of remembrance around the Holocaust.

 Maximilian Krah, Alternative for Germany (AfD) party member and member of the European Parliament of the Identity and Democracy (ID) group, speaks during the European election assembly 2023 of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Magdeburg, Germany, July 29, 2023.

Herzog to bestow prestigious medal on leaders aiding Israel and Jewish communities

Some have invested heavily in Israeli business enterprises and are also generous supporters of Israeli academic, medical, security, and cultural organizations, institutions, and projects.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog hosts the Presidential Medal of Honor Award Ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, last week.

Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon wins Paralympic bronze, his 4th Paris medal and Israel’s 10th

Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon won bronze in the men’s 50-meter freestyle S4 at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, earning his fourth medal.

Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon on the forefront of  Gold medalist Roman Zhdanov of the Russian Paralympic Committee celebrates on the podium next to silver medalist Ami Omer Dadaon of Israel and bronze medalist Takayuki Suzuki of Japan (illustrative)

Israelis desperately needed something to celebrate, and our Olympians gave us just that - editorial

Maybe it’s serendipity, or maybe it’s a much-needed act of mercy, but the fact that the Summer Olympics have been taking place during this time of anxiety and uncertainty has been a “godsend.”

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Rhythmic Gymnastics - Group All-Around Final - Porte de La Chapelle Arena, Paris, France - August 10, 2024. Team Israel celebrate winning silver.

US Olympic gold medalist Amit Elor confronts antisemitism after historic victory

Following her historic gold medal win, US wrestler Amit Elor speaks out against antisemitism, sharing her personal struggle and triumph in the face of hate.

 Amit Elor celebrates during the bronze medal match of the Wrestling Senior World Championships, Sept. 21, 2023, in Belgrade, Serbia.

Israeli athletes impress and strive for medals as Paris Olympics nears final stretch

As the Paris Olympics approach their final days, Israeli athletes display exciting performances that merit a place on the podium.

Daria Atamanov of Israel in action. August 8, 2024.

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.

 Peter Paltchik (inset) had gotten Israel on the Paris medal board earlier with a bronze in the -100kg category.

Israeli sports czar on Olympics: Israel needs to feel proud, especially now

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun

 Team Israel midfielder Oscar Gloukh (10) and teammates celebrate a goal against Mali during a men's Group D football match at the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Parc des Princes.

Cash, luxury cars and land grants, Paris Games a gold mine for Arab medallists

Tareg Hamedi went from being a hardworking student-athlete to a national hero and millionaire after landing Saudi Arabia's second ever Olympic silver medal in the karate competition in Tokyo 2021.

 OFFICIAL LOGO of the Paris bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games is seen on the Arc de Triomphe, 2016

Outstanding Achievement for Israel's Informatics Team

Israel's Informatics Team wins three gold medals and honorable mention at International Olympiad in Informatics, its best-ever result at the International Olympiad in Informatics.

 The International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), which marked the end of the International Science Olympiad season, saw Israel's team achieve impressive results, with an unprecedented and highest achievement since 1996 - the year Israel began participating in the Olympiad.  At this year's Internati