Olympics

Fast, fierce, and fun: The magic of Israeli women’s basketball - opinion

With the high stress level borne by Israeli kids, playing basketball is an excellent outlet for physical and emotional health. More than 600 elementary and high school girls take part in Jerusalem.

Hapoel Lev Jerusalem player shoots a hoop.
The Maccabi Krakow ice hockey team in full flow during a game in 1934.

When Jewish athletes dominated Polish sport: A lost legacy

Snoop Dogg ahead of the Skateboarding Men's Final at the Paris 2024 Olympics, August 7, 2024.

Snoop Dogg named honorary coach of Team USA ahead of 2026 Winter Games

Adi Bichman brings decades of experience in Israeli sport – as an athlete and executive –into her new position as CEO of the Israel Olympic Committee.

Former Olympian Adi Bichman appointed CEO of Israel Olympic Committee


Paris Olympics broadcasters diverge on AI approach

US audiences will experience AI when they watch the Games on NBC or streaming service Peacock due to a new partnership between NBCUniversal, Google and Team USA.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Paris, France - July 26, 2024. Isaquias Guimaraes Queiroz of Brazil arrives to embark on the delegation boat on the banks of the river Seine on the day of the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

France's Macron declares Paris 2024 Olympics open

Some 45,000 police and thousands of soldiers have been deployed in a huge security operation in Paris for the opening show, leaving security resources elsewhere stretched.

Paris 2024 Olympics - Opening Ceremony - Paris, France - July 26, 2024. Lady Gaga performs during the opening ceremony.

President Herzog meets with Macron ahead of Olympic games, following threats on his arrival

France has deployed more than 45,000 police, 10,000 soldiers, and 2,000 private security agents, with snipers and drones watching over the whole city.

 President Isaac Herzog meeting French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace, July 7, 2024.

'Rivers of blood' viral 'Hamas' video was made by Russian disinformation group, researchers find

In the case of the video, a Hamas spokesperson claimed it was a forgery, and researchers at Microsoft who reviewed the video backed up that claim.

 A masked individual threatens the 2024 Paris Olympics with "rivers of blood." July 23, 2024.

Arsonists target France's high-speed rail network as Olympics get underway

Arsonists targeted France's TGV network, causing major disruptions as the Paris Olympics begin. Sports Minister Amelie Oudea-Castera condemns the attacks.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Paris 2024 Olympics Preview - Paris, France - July 22, 2024 Spanish police and French gendarmerie are pictured at the Chatelet Les Halles train station, ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics

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.

Israel aims for Olympic glory in Paris amid high security and historic challenges - editorial

There will be 88 Israeli competitors at the Paris Games, its second-largest Olympic delegation, two fewer than in Tokyo three years ago.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Football - Men's Group D - Mali vs Israel - Parc des Princes, Paris, France - July 24, 2024. Israel players line up during the national anthems before the match.

Jewish canoe legend Jessica Fox named Australia’s flag bearer for Paris Olympics opening ceremony

Australia’s Jessica Fox is already widely regarded as the greatest individual slalom canoe paddler of all time, and has four Olympic medals under her belt.

 Eddie Ockenden and Jessica Fox pose with the Australian flag after being named flag bearers ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, July 24, 2024, in Paris.

Israel kicks off Olympics with a draw against Mali

The blue-and-white will play its second game on Saturday night when it faces Paraguay in what will be a crucial contest.

 ISRAEL MIDFIELDER Oscar Gloukh (10) vies for the ball against Team Mali’s Boubacar Traore during the sides’ 1-1 draw on Wednesday night in their Olympics Group D opening match, which had plenty of Israel supporters (inset) in attendance.

From tie-dye to ombre skirts: Paris to be draped in ethnic fashion this summer

This summer Paris will be adorned with a different backdrop, as fashion critics will encounter diverse cultures. We zoomed in on six Olympic uniforms that best balance style and national colors.

 The uniforms are being sold for the first time on the TERMINAL X website, with next-day home delivery available