Gymnastics

'I knew that I was beyond capable': Israeli gymnast Lihie Raz on chasing the Olympics

From uncertain teenager to Olympic contender, Israeli gymnast Lihie Raz is still reaching for new heights

|ByBATSHEVA SHULMAN
Lihie Raz is one of Israel’s leading artistic gymnasts, representing the country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and again at the 2024 Paris Olympics, as well as at multiple European Championships. Premium
OVER HIS four-year tenure in Israel, Richard Priestman’s calm precision and world-class expertise helped transform the country’s national archery program into an emerging international force.

The zen of the siren: Richard Priestman and the architecture of Israeli archery stillness

At 71, Priestman is back home, cleaning his apartment and “recharging” after a tenure that saw him lead a nation with almost no archery pedigree into the global elite.

|ByITAY GODER
Israeli sailor Tamar Steinberg and her coach Shahar Tzuberi

Olympic Committee of Israel halts 2025 awards amid security challenges

The Olympic Committee’s management accepted the security recommendation, marking the first time in recent memory that the titles will not be awarded.

|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
Team Israel performs during the Group All-Around Final at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships - Rio 2025

IOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban

Israeli athletes were barred from attending a gymnastics world championship in Indonesia, against the advice of the International Olympic Committee.

|ByREUTERS

Shatilov medals at gymnastics worlds

Alex Shatilov cemented his place as one of Israel’s best medal hopes at next summer’s London Olympics, claiming a bronze medal in Floor final.

OCTOBER 16, 2011ByALLON SINAI
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Grapevine: Good sports

Rhythmic gymnastics earned the talented Israeli team a bronze medal in the World Cup Championships and the right to compete in the Olympic Games.

AUGUST 31, 2011ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
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Fallen champions: Story of '28 Dutch women gymnastics team

Five of the gymnasts, as well as their coach Gerrit Kleerekoper, were Jewish. Only one of those six survived the Holocaust.

MAY 4, 2011ByALLON SINAI
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Shatilov grabs silver in Euro Artistic Gymnastics

Analysis: The 24-year-old won Israel’s first-ever medal at the Europeans two years ago, taking the bronze in the floor final.

APRIL 10, 2011ByALLON SINAI
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Shatilov just misses out on 2nd straight bronze

Gymnast finished fourth in floor exercise final at Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam.

OCTOBER 24, 2010ByALLON SINAI, AP
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