Olympics

Prince of Tbilisi: Teen Izhak Ashpiz’s impressively stoic rise to Israeli judo royalty

Winning gold here as an outsider is akin to winning a high-stakes poker game in a room full of professionals who own the house. Ashpiz didn’t just win; he dictated the terms of the engagement.

IN THE world rankings published this week, 18-year-old Israeli judoka Izhak Ashpiz was No. 14 in the under-60 kg weight class.
 Former Iranian national wrestling team head coach Sardar Pashaei.

Sporting bodies failing Iran's athletes, fmr. head coach of Iran’s national wrestling team says

Connor Hellebuyck and other members of the U.S. Menâs Hockey team receive a standing ovation as President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the chambers of the U.S. House of Representatives in Washington, DC on February 24, 2026.

Trump awards Connor Hellebuyck Presidential Medal of Freedom after Olympic victory

The US Capitol is shown on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. US President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver the annual State of the Union address this evening before a joint session of Congress.

Yaron Lischinsky’s brother, Jewish hockey stars among guests at Trump’s State of the Union


Iran releases clip of blood-soaked Israeli Olympians, sparking online outrage

The video is the latest of Iran's campaigns against Israel's delegation to the Paris 2024 Olympics.

 A screenshot of an anti-Israel clip shown on Iran's Ofogh.

Remembering the three Jewish women fencing champions who defied Hitler at the 1936 ‘Nazi Olympics’

As Jewish fencers excel at the 2024 Paris Olympics, we reflect on a historic moment: the 1936 Berlin Games, where Jewish athletes Ilona Elek-Schacherer, Helene Mayer, and Ellen Müller-Preis won gold.

The three women’s foil fencing champions from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, from left to right: Ilona Elek-Schacherer, Helene Mayer and Ellen Müller-Preis.

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.

Daria Atamanov of Israel in action. August 8, 2024.

Jewish Australian race walker Jemima Montag wins second bronze medal in Paris

Montag is one of at least three Jewish Aussies to medal in Paris, alongside canoeist sisters Jessica and Noemie Fox.

 Jemima Montag celebrates after crossing the finish line during the mixed marathon racewalk relay at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Aug. 7, 2024, in Paris.

Paris ceremony honors Israeli athletes killed in 1972 Munich Games attack

At the Paris Olympics, a memorial ceremony honored the 11 Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen in the 1972 Munich attack.

President of Jewish Community in Germany Josef Schuster speaks during a ceremony, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the attack on the Israeli team at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Now on TV: Olympic dramas, the unknown Liz Taylor, and fierce Iranian women

If you’re into gymnastics and you need something to watch after the Simone Biles miniseries on Netflix, you can see Nadia, a TV movie about Nadia Comenici.

 ‘COOL RUNNINGS’ on Yes.

A hard defeat: French pole vaulter goes viral after his penis costs him the Olympics

French pole vaulter Anthony Ammirati lost at the Olympics over his manhood hitting the crossbar, but to the Internet, he won the gold in comedy.

 Anthony Ammirati of France in action gripping his vault pole at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, on August 3, 2024.

Conspiracy theories flood the internet after Israeli flag appears tied up at Olympic medal ceremony

'Perhaps this flag scenario is the Iranian response to the Haniyeh assassination and I can finally get some sleep?' Israelis joke in an attempt to alleviate the recent escalation in Iranian threats.

 Paris 2024 Olympics - Sailing - Men's Windsurfing Final - Marseille Marina, Marseille, France - August 03, 2024. Tom Reuveny of Israel celebrates after winning gold, August 4, 2024.

The Jewish Sport Report: A Jewish recap of the opening week of the 2024 Paris Olympics

The biggest Jewish story of the 2024 Olympics so far may be Jessica Fox, the Australian canoe paddler who added two gold medals to her already unmatched legacy as the greatest in the sport’s history.

L-R: Nick Itkin, Claire Weinstein, Jemima Montag and Raz Hershko all won medals this week at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Jewish Australian Jemima Montag wins bronze in the 20-km racewalk

Montag, 26, finished the race in 1:26:25, six seconds behind the Spanish silver medalist and 31 seconds behind the Chinese winner.

Jemima Montag during the women's 20-kilometer racewalk at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Aug. 1, 2024, in Paris.