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Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon wins Paralympic bronze, his 4th Paris medal and Israel’s 10th

Israeli swimmer Ami Dadaon won bronze in the men’s 50-meter freestyle S4 at the 2024 Paris Paralympics, earning his fourth medal.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
06/09/2024

Israelis desperately needed something to celebrate, and our Olympians gave us just that

Maybe it’s serendipity, or maybe it’s a much-needed act of mercy, but the fact that the Summer Olympics have been taking place during this time of anxiety and uncertainty has been a “godsend.”

US Olympic gold medalist Amit Elor confronts antisemitism after historic victory

Following her historic gold medal win, US wrestler Amit Elor speaks out against antisemitism, sharing her personal struggle and triumph in the face of hate.

By LUKE TRESS/JTA
10/08/2024

Israeli athletes impress and strive for medals as Paris Olympics nears final stretch

As the Paris Olympics approach their final days, Israeli athletes display exciting performances that merit a place on the podium.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
08/08/2024

In times of war, Israel's Olympic glory carries deeper meaning

Peter Paltchik's Olympic bronze was more than a victory; it was a poignant tribute to his coach's fallen son and a symbol of national unity amid conflict.

05/08/2024

Israeli sports czar on Olympics: Israel needs to feel proud, especially now

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun

OFFICIAL LOGO of the Paris bid to host the 2024 Olympic Games is seen on the Arc de Triomphe, 2016

Cash, luxury cars and land grants, Paris Games a gold mine for Arab medallists

Tareg Hamedi went from being a hardworking student-athlete to a national hero and millionaire after landing Saudi Arabia's second ever Olympic silver medal in the karate competition in Tokyo 2021.

By REUTERS
04/07/2024

Outstanding Achievement for Israel's Informatics Team

Israel's Informatics Team wins three gold medals and honorable mention at International Olympiad in Informatics, its best-ever result at the International Olympiad in Informatics.

Paris revokes Mahmoud Abbas' honorary medal, cites Holocaust denial

Antisemitic comments made by the Palestinian president means he can longer claim to hold Paris' highest distinction, Mayor Anne Hidalgo wrote.

Israel returns with 25 medals from Special Olympics

As the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Germany concludes, the Israeli athletes celebrate a series of incredible athletic triumphs resulting in nine gold medals.

By JERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF
28/06/2023
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