Jewish Olympic legend Ágnes Keleti dies at 103 The Holocaust survivor's journey from Nazi persecution to Olympic glory made her one of the most inspiring Jewish sports figures of the 20th century. JNS Staff and Adi Nirman Jan. 2, 2025
WATCH: Israeli swimmer wins Paralympic gold Ami Omer Dadaon's triumph in 100m freestyle brings Israel's total Paralympic medal count to 385. Miri Weissman Sept. 1, 2024
Israeli jiu-jitsu fighter dedicates gold medal to friend slain on Oct. 7 "I did not fight for myself, I fought for my flag, for my country and for my friends who died,” said Yarin Shriki. Amelie Botbol May 29, 2024
Nova massacre survivor wins gold at European jujitsu championship "I dedicate the victory to my good friend, Yohai Ben Zecharia, may God avenge his blood, who was murdered on Oct. 7," said Yarin Shriki. May 26, 2024
‘Hatikvah’ played in Doha after Israeli wins gold in fencing Yuval Freilich wore a shirt featuring his country's flag and the words "Am Yisrael Chai" as he defeated Italy's Federico Vismara. Feb. 2, 2024
Israeli hockey wins gold at U20 tourney after ban reversed The Blue and White went undefeated at the world championships in Bulgaria, earning a promotion next year. Jan. 30, 2024
Israel’s marathon team wins gold in Munich 50 years after Olympics massacre The Olympic Committee of Israel said it was “moved to tears to experience the exciting continuity of Israeli sports on Munich soil.” Aug. 18, 2022
Israeli teen dance team wins gold medal at international competition in Spain The Chopskicks from the Nirit Dance Studio in Modi’in came in first for their hip-hop performance called “Zombieland.” July 8, 2022
Gold-medalist kickboxer waves Israeli flag at World Cup in Turkey “I’m first and foremost an Israeli citizen,” said Loay Sakas. “I represent the country and want everyone here to live in peace with each other.” May 19, 2022