Paris Olympics 2024

Israeli Olympians celebrate successful Games in Paris upon return to Israel

Seven medals – a gold, 5 silvers and a bronze – sets new blue-and-white record • No major incidents of antisemitism

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
12/08/2024

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.”

British medics save Uzbekistan boxing coach after cardiac arrest at Paris Olympics

The incident occurred on August 8, in the warm-up area at Roland Garros in Paris, where Kilichev was celebrating Uzbek boxer Hasanboy Dusmatov’s gold medal win.

All the Jewish medalists at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Read on for more about all the Jewish and Israeli medalists, alphabetized and in order of medal type.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
11/08/2024

Safe with sparse streets: Paris feels the Olympic effect

Paris's Olympic security measures dramatically impact local life and tourism, with many fleeing the city and businesses suffering due to heightened security and low hotel occupancy

By SAM BAEZA/THE MEDIA LINE
11/08/2024

Jewish water polo star Sienna Green wins silver with Australia

Green, who is making her Olympics debut at 19 years old, is the youngest woman to represent Australia in women’s water polo.

By JACOB GURVIS/JTA
11/08/2024

Rhythmic Gymnastics Team captures silver in spirited performance - Israel's 7th medal

The Olympic team spoke about the hard work that went in to securing their win.

By JOSHUA HALICKMAN
11/08/2024

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.

Afghan refugee breakdancing athlete disqualified for slogan on cape

Political slogans and statement are banned on the field of play and on podiums at the Olympics and breaking's governing body later said the 21-year-old had been disqualified.

By REUTERS
10/08/2024

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
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