The group has now surpassed 100,000 followers
The significance of representing the country during the war is not lost on the team.
"It doesn't make sense that 15-year-old players can't play the sport that they love so much because of cheap politics and antisemitism," said the IFDA.
You brought us a great light. You raised our flag the highest and our anthem was played, Hatikva, hope, for the first time in these Olympics in France, President Isaac Herzog told Tom Reuveny.
Lelior into surfing 3rd round • Butbul, Nelson Levy fall in judo • Gorbenko eliminated in 400 IM
Just before taking to the court in Finland, Saraf spoke to The Jerusalem Post about the upcoming tournament, his future in Germany and much, much more.
There are also Jewish athletes hailing from the United States, Canada and Australia, including Olympic debutants like US swimmer Claire Weinstein and veterans like Aussie paddler Jessica Fox.
The Israel-Mali match offers a first snapshot of how other competitors and the wider public respond to Israeli participation in the games.
Maccabi Tel Aviv and FCSB drew 1-1 in their UEFA Champions League qualifier. Dan Bitton’s goal was equalized by Joyskim Dawa.
Head Coach Guy Luzon’s team qualified for the Olympics as one of four European squads after a strong performance at last summer’s Under-21 UEFA European Championships.
JPOST Digital Library
