Olympics 2020

Israeli athletes need more support - editorial

We can only wonder what Israelis athletes could have achieved if they had received even more support during their long, arduous years of training.

The Israeli Olympic delegation medalists upon their arrival at Ben Gurion Airport, August 1, 2022.
ORI SASSON was the last Israeli to win a medal at Olympics, capturing the bronze in the judo men's heavyweight competition at the 2016 Games in Rio

Israeli Olympic medalist Ori Sasson to retire from judo

 LINOY ASHRAM brought home the gold in rhythmic gymnastics.

Israel's Rhythmic gymnastics Olympic champ Linoy Ashram retires at 22

 Minister of Religious Affairs Matan Kahana attends a plenary session at the assembly hall of the Knesset, the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, July 26, 2021.

Fundamental issues to Jewish nation to be tackled in Knesset winter session - analysis


Making a splash with Israeli Olympian Anastasia Gorbenko

At only 17 years of age, Gorbenko was able to meet the Olympic criteria to punch her ticket to the Games which is a huge accomplishment at such a young age.

Israeli swimmer Anastasia Gorbenko

Israel’s sailing sensation Katy Spychakov to set sail in Tokyo

Spychakov began surfing at 10 years old and added racing these years later which she learnt at the local Hapoel Eilat Sailing Club.

Israeli sailor Katy Spykachov

Will third time be a charm for Richter?

The Rehovot resident has yet to achieve a place on the podium at the Olympics and perhaps this will be his time to rise to the occasion in Tokyo.

Israeli shooter Sergey Richter

A World Champion and the Israeli people’s champion

Blue-and-white judoka Sagi Muki represents one of the country’s top medal chances in Tokyo and is a perfect ambassador off the mat as well.

Israeli judoka Sagi Muki

Two-thirds of Japanese doubt pandemic Olympics can be safe - poll

Three-quarters of the 1,444 people in the telephone survey said they agreed with a decision to ban spectators from events.

The emblem of the Tokyo Olympics is displayed at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government Office. A pause sign. 56 days until the opening of the Olympics. on May 28, 2021 in Tokyo, Japan

JNF-USA’s Olympic home run

In a story for the ages, Israel’s Olympic Baseball team will be going for gold and glory at the Tokyo Olympic thanks to the support of Jewish National Fund-USA.

Team Israel in Arizona, May 2021.