Posts Tagged: Israeli Athletes
A Glorious Year Awaits Israeli Sports in 2023
Although 2022 was quite the year for Israeli sports, 2023 promises to be even bigger and better. What are some of the events on the horizon...
For Israeli Athletes, 2022 Was a Banner Year
You may not be aware, but 2022 was quite the year for Israeli athletes and sports teams. With apologies to all those omitted, let me outline...
Germany Asks for Forgiveness for ‘Fatal’ Failures of 1972 Munich Olympics Attack on Israeli Athletes
Germany’s president on Monday asked for forgiveness for the “fatal” failures by his country to protect the eleven Israeli athletes murdered by Palestinian militants 50...
Israeli Runners Win Gold in Munich Championships, 50 Years After Olympics Massacre
Israeli marathon runners took the gold at the European Championships in Munich, Germany on Monday — nearly 50 years after the Jewish state's Olympic delegation...
International Judo Federation Gives Iran the Chop
JNS.org - The International Judo Federation (IJF) declared on Wednesday that Iran is forbidden from participating in any future judo competitions under its auspices, condemning...
Paralympics: Malaysia Stripped of Swim World Championships After Israeli Ban
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) on Sunday stripped Malaysia of the right to host the 2019 world para swimming championships after the country banned Israeli athletes from...
Malaysia Imposes Ban on Events Involving Israelis
Malaysia has imposed a ban on Israelis participating in any event hosted by the Southeast Asian nation after barring athletes from attending the World Para Swimming...
Regev Announces Intention to Join Israeli Team for Historic Judo Tournament in UAE
JNS.org - When Israeli athletes compete under their national flag for the first time in the history of the International Judo Federation’s Grand Prix tournament, Culture...
Leaf Makes History as First Israeli in NBA Playoffs
JNS.org - Israeli-American T.J. Leaf became the first Israeli to play in the NBA playoffs on Sunday, when the Indiana Pacers put him on the court...
Once Again, the Media Whitewashes Anti-Israel Discrimination
On February 28, an article titled “Iran wrestling officials resign over Israel competition ban” appeared on the BBC News website’s Middle East page and on...
Iranian Wrestler Tanks Match to Avoid Facing Israeli, Hailed for ‘Heroic Action’
JNS.org - Iranian wrestler Alireza Karimi-Machiani appears to have tanked a wrestling match at a tournament in Poland in order to avoid facing an Israeli opponent...
Israeli Nili Block Wins Thai Boxing Title at European Championships in Paris
Four-time world champion Israeli Nili Block took home another title on Saturday, winning the gold medal at the Thai Boxing European Championships in Paris, the...
Israeli Judo Team Barred From Donning National Symbols at Abu Dhabi Competition
JNS.org - Organizers of a major judo tournament in Abu Dhabi barred Israel’s team from donning national symbols and the playing of the Jewish state’s national...
Israeli Wins Bronze Medal at Thai Boxing Championships After Palestinian Competitor Refuses to Fight Him
An Israeli athlete won the bronze medal on Tuesday at a Thai boxing championship held in Bangkok, Thailand, after his rival, a Palestinian, refused to...
