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Earthquake in Israeli judo: Oren Smadja resigns as national team coach

After 15 years, Olympic medalist is stepping down; reason, he says, is disparaging treatment from the sport's senior leaders; 'I endured years of mistreatment to protect the athletes, but today I say enough'

Nadav Zenziper | 05.05.25

Here's how Olympian A.J. Edelman defends Israel worldwide

Edelman encountered Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil — now facing deportation for supporting Hamas — during a public debate on Israel

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 04.26.25

3 Israeli rhythmic gymnasts who transitioned to archery are now aiming for Olympics

Eight hours of training a day in a stifling tent is out; shooting arrows in the open air is in. Michelle Munitz and Stephanie Kompanyets followed in the footsteps of Mikaella Moshe and switched to archery, but the goal remains the same: to reach the Olympic Games

Stav Ifergan | 03.20.25

The shocking story of the Olympic star who became a Hezbollah-linked crime boss

Ryan Wedding, once a Canadian Olympic snowboarder, became a top drug lord tied to the Sinaloa Cartel and Hezbollah; now among the FBI’s 10 most-wanted criminals, he’s accused of drug trafficking, money laundering and murder; $10M reward offered for his capture

Raanan Ben-Zur | 03.16.25

‘Joyful narrative Germany tried to present to world turned into tragedy’: Revisiting 1972 Munich massacre

"5 September" reflects on massacre of 11 Israeli athletes — but through American media's perspective; filmmaker: 'This is not a political statement; this event marks a turning point in media history'

Amir Kaminar, Venice | 02.21.25

Death of a legend: Olympic gymnast Agnes Keleti was still doing the splits at age 100

Keleti won 10 Olympic medals, educated generations of Israeli gymnasts, and was supposed to celebrate her 104th birthday in a week when she died on Thursday; In an interview for her 100th birthday she talked about the secret to longevity, and about life in Hungary, where she lived in recent years with her son

Ifat Manhardt, Tzipora Roman | 01.02.25

Exclusive: Interview with Israeli Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik

Paltchik brings hopes to October 7 survivors, soldiers

Emily Schrader, ILTV | 11.01.24

Australian Olympic break-dancer says she found criticism "pretty devastating"

In her first television interview since the controversial performance at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, Rachael Gunn confronted the backlash and criticism

Ynetnews | 09.06.24

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif sues Elon Musk, J. K. Rowling for 'cyberbullying' amid gender identity saga

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif sues Elon Musk, J.K. Rowling and others for cyberbullying amid smear campaign questioning her gender identity after her gold-medal victory at the Paris Olympics

Ynet | 08.14.24

'Spiderwoman' Aleksandra Mirosław nabs speed climbing Paris gold, breaking world record twice

Speed climbing, a discipline where competitors race up a 15-meter wall to hit a button at the top, made its Olympic debut at the 2024 Paris Games

Ynetnews | 08.11.24

Lucky seven: Israeli rhythmic gymnastics team wins silver at Paris Olympics all-around final

Following lukewarm showing in qualifiers, Ayelet Zussman's team scores a combined 68.850 points in hoops and mixed to secure Israel’s 7th medal at Paris games

Nadav Zenziper, Paris | 08.10.24

Russian disinformation targets Paris Olympics

A viral music video portrayed Paris as a crime-ridden and unsafe city ahead of the 2024 Olympics

Ynetnews | 08.08.24

Olympian influencer goes to Disney Paris, expelled from Olympic Village

Laura Alonso shared pictures of her stay in France before returning to US, where she is studying political science

Ynetnews | 08.06.24

Olympic rower Justin Best proposes to girlfriend after winning gold

Several other athletes also proposed to partners at Paris Olympics, including shot putter Payton Otterdahl, badminton gold medalist Huang Yaqiong and Argentinian hockey player Maria Campoy

Ynetnews | 08.06.24

Boxer Cindy Ngamba secures historic first Olympic medal for refugee team at Paris 2024

Ngamba secures bronze by defeating France's Davina Michel in quarterfinals, set to face Panama's Atheyna Bylon for shot at gold in semis

Ynetnews | 08.05.24