Tokyo 2020

Munich Massacre is ghastly reminder of worst side of mixing sports and politics - editorial

Fifty years on, it is important not only to acknowledge the Munich Massacre, but to learn from it.

 A stone cutter renovates a memorial stone for the 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian terrorists during the 1972 Olympic Games, at the site of the hostage-taking at the former Olympic Village in Munich, Germany, August 18, 2022
 Israel’s national baseball team won a silver at the European Championships on September 19 after losing the final to the Netherlands.

Israeli baseball: A surprising hit

 President Isaac Herzog hosted an event to salute the Israeli delegation at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

President Herzog hosts Israeli Tokyo Paralympics athletes

 Yokohama, Japan; Team Israel pitcher Benjamin Wanger (23) throws against USA in group B play during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium.

Team Israel’s baseball manager quits after a disappointing Olympics


Israeli archer Itay Shanny takes aim at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Shanny is known for his use of visualization, a practice that is becoming more popular in the competitive archery community.

Israeli Olympic archer Itay Shanny.

Israel's Alexander Shatilov back for his fourth Olympic Games

Shatilov will be joined by teammate and Olympic newbie, Artem Dolgopyat. The floor-dominating duo hope to take Israel gymnastics to the next level.

Israeli gymnast Alexander Shatilov

Israeli Olympian cycling toward Tokyo success at 2020 summer Olympics

As the 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Israeli national Israeli champion, Shapira became the first woman to win four consecutive Israeli titles.

Israeli cyclist Omer Shapira.

A rich Israeli badminton legacy as Tokyo Olympics loom

Misha is now known as the face of Israeli badminton and wants to continue to influence the sport through coaching after his career is over.

Israeli badminton player Misha Zilberman

Israeli Athletics team set to take their marks at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Israeli hopes for an athletics medal is partially pointed towards Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko as she is a seasoned and experienced competitor who the local fans in the Holy Land have learned to love.

Israeli sprinter Diana Vaisman

Herbalife powers Israeli Olympians for upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Not just a financial sponsor, global nutrition giant provides supplemental products and scientific health experts to blue-and-white athletes.

Herbalife Nutrition

Israel's judokas to take center stage at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The Tokyo Olympics will also host the first Judo team event in which Israel's men’s and women’s teams will participate.

Israeli judoka attempts to ippon her opponent.

Israeli gymnast Linoy Ashram has sights set on top podium finish in Tokyo

The Israeli rhythmic gymnast is not only performing at her peak just in time for the world’s grandest stage, but Ashram is also No. 1 in the world rankings as the curtain is about to raised.

Israeli rhythmic gymnastics phenom Linoy Ashram.

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