Olympics

Playing under pressure: Israeli athletes now compete under armed guards and death threats

For Israeli athletes, calls to ban them from global sporting events creates added stress.

Peter Paltchik of Israel reacts after winning his bout against Michael Korrel of Netherlands.
Israeli Olympians meet with children in Kibbutz Tzora.

Israeli Olympic athletes empower children with physical disabilities at Kibbutz Tzora

ISRAEL OLYMPIANS march with the flag during the closing ceremony for the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade de France.

IOC freezes Indonesia’s Olympic ambitions after ban on Israeli gymnasts

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


IOC regrets Indonesian decision to block entry for Israeli gymnasts

The International Olympic Committee stated that all attempts to facilitate a solution have been refused by Indonesian officials.

Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships - Rio 2025 - Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - August 24, 2025 Team Israel perform during the group 5 Ribbons Final

Israeli men finish 5th at flag football Euros, qualify for Worlds

Israel’s men’s flag football team finished fifth at the Euro Champs in Paris, securing a spot at the 2026 World Championships in Düsseldorf.

THE ISRAELI men's national team poses after finishing in fifth place at the IFAF Flag Football European Championship this weekend in Paris.

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.