Olympics

The champions we never knew

As we mark the 90th anniversary of the Berlin Olympics where Jesse Owens defied the Nazis' supremacist ideology, remembering all those who never had the chance to compete may be the greatest victory

Old officially released printed photo of the 1936 Olympic Games with US athletes Jesse Owens and Helen Stephens.
ISRAEL CAPTAIN Dani Eastman hopes to lead the blue-and-white to a podium finish and an Olympic berth at the IFAF Flag Football World Championships in Germany.

Team Israel eyes LA 2028 Olympic berth at Flag Football World Championships

Beyond the pitch: How modern sports executives shape a global industry.

Casey Wasserman and the changing landscape of international sport

The opening of the Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute with Prof. Ariel Porat, Prof. Eran Ben Gal, Yael Arad and Sylvan Adams.

Tel Aviv University opens $35m Sylvan Adams Sport Science Institute


Israeli flag football teams kick off Euros

Israel enters the tournament with momentum and drive. The men’s team is ranked eighth globally, while the women's team is ranked 17th.

THE ISRAELI men got off to a hot start at the flag football European Championship on Thursday, with blowout victories over Slovakia and Sweden to open the tournament.

International Olympic Committee rejects Spanish calls to expel Israel

The Spanish Prime Minister called for Israeli teams to be barred from participating in the 2026 Olympics, citing the Israel Hamas-War.

: ISRAEL FLAG BEARERS Romi Paritzki and Tom Reuveny during the closing ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France.

Olympic Committee of Israel and ‘Ze BeNafshi’ team up

The event, held at the Olympic House in Tel Aviv, was designed to raise awareness of mental health challenges, break down stigma, and provide a meaningful and empowering experience.

OCI EXECUTIVES, athletes and Ze BeNafshi members pose during their joint event over the weekend.

Israel’s U17 flag football team snags silver at European Championship

Flag football has been gaining momentum worldwide, and the Israeli Under-17 team is preparing for the sport's debut inclusion in the 2028 Olympics.

Under-17 national flag football team reached the podium for the third straight year at the European Championships, falling to Spain in the final to settle for silver.

On this Day: 53 years since the Munich massacre

On this day in 1972, eight Palestinian terrorists killed 11 Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympics.

 THE ISRAELIS murdered in the massacre at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich: ‘We will never be able to rely on anyone for our safety besides ourselves,’ says the writer.

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.

Amir Shurush and Sanna Sokol in their final performance.

Israel Int'l Olympic Committee member Arad heads to Hungary at request of Orban

Arad’s visit will provide an opportunity to express gratitude for Hungary's support, while also strengthening ties and cooperation critical to the future of Israeli sport on the world stage.

ISRAEL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE Chair Yael Arad continues to strengthen Israel’s sporting ties worldwide.

El Al partners with Israel Olympics delegation for LA 2028

The agreement reflects a shared commitment to excellence, national pride, and supporting Israeli athletes on their journey to the world’s biggest sporting stage.

MEMBERS FROM the Olympic Committee of Israel pose with the El Al team at the finalization of their partnership for the Los Angeles 2028 Games.

Israeli Olympic and Paralympic athletes unite in Tel Aviv

"This is just the beginning of a partnership that’s changing reality, and this path will prove that it’s truly unrivaled," said Paralympian Lihi Ben David.

 The summit that brought together Olympians and Paralympians in Tel Aviv was a major success.

Bazan backs veteran rehab and Paralympic athletes in groundbreaking national program

As part of its social commitment, Bazan supports wounded veterans’ recovery and sponsors athletes' training for LA 2028 Paralympics

 Bazab CEO Asaf Almagor: "It's a moral obligation to stand by those who choose to rise, lead, and represent the best of the Israeli spirit.”