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Fariba Hashimi joining an Israeli cycling team after winning a championship in Switzerland on Monday, October 24, 2022. Photo: Noa Arnon
October 24, 2022, 4:27 pm
Afghani female cycling champ to join Israeli team
19-year-old Fariba Hashimi has lived in exile in Italy since the Taliban took control last year.
By Jotam Confino
Morocco fans try to rip away an Israeli flag during their game versus Portugal
June 23, 2018, 2:32 pm
#WorldCup: Israeli football fans harassed in Moscow
In one incident a man wearing a flag was chased by pro-Palestine Tunisia supporters, while another had a flag snatched by Morocco fans during a game
By JTA
Israel Cycling Academy has announced two Israelis will take part in this year's Giro D'Italia. Picture: Noa Arnon
May 2, 2018, 2:43 pm
Amnesty accuses Israel of trying to ‘sportswash’ reputation by hosting Giro d’Italia
Human rights group claims the Jewish state is using cycling's second biggest race to distract people as it cracks down on Palestinian protesters
Supporters of the Israeli Winter Olympic team in South Korea
February 12, 2018, 10:57 am
Winter Olympics: Israel’s figure skating team fails to qualify for finals
At the end of the short program on Sunday Israel was in eighth place out of 10 teams, finishing ahead of Korea and France.
By JTA
Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Beram Kayal. Picture: Paul Hazlewood
January 8, 2018, 8:57 am
Brighton star Beram Kayal credits injury recovery to Ibrahimovic example
Arab-Israeli midfielder says he was inspired by the Swedish forward's 'winning mentality' in returning from a career-threatening blow
By Jewish News Reporter
The Israeli swimmers at the Aquatics Stadium
August 4, 2016, 9:10 am
Israelis looking to claim eighth Olympic medal
Country's largest ever Games squad sets sights on adding to their seven wins.
By Andrew Sherwood
Triple jumper Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko
August 4, 2016, 9:00 am
Olympic Games preview – Part IV
Our fourth and final part of our preview to the Rio Games looks at Israel’s fencer, weighlifter, taekwondo, triathlete and track and field squad.
By Andrew Sherwood
August 1, 2016, 12:56 pm
Javelin thrower misses out on Olympic Games
Marharyta Dorozhon failed to register 60m throw she needed to qualify for Rio.
By Andrew Sherwood
Yarden Gerbi is a is a former judo world champion
July 28, 2016, 9:00 am
Olympic Games preview – Part III
Part three of our preview to the Rio Games looks at Israel’s judo fighters, cyclists, synchronised swimmers and sailors.
By Andrew Sherwood
Rhythmic gymnast side are one of Israel's main medal hopes
July 21, 2016, 12:58 pm
Olympic Games preview – Part II
Part two of our preview to the Rio Games looks at Israel’s gymnasts, badminton player and first ever female wrestler.
By Andrew Sherwood
Yaakov Toumarkin
July 14, 2016, 12:42 pm
Olympic Games preview – Part I
The first of our four-part preview to the Rio Games looks at Israel's hopes in swimming, tennis, shooting and on the golf course.
By Andrew Sherwood
The Israeli Olympic Delegation with President Reuven Rivlin
July 14, 2016, 11:40 am
President urges Israeli athletes to “make history” in Rio
Reuben Rivlin meets country's largest-ever Olympic Games delegation in Jerusalem.
By Andrew Sherwood
Hapoel Beer Sheva celebrate their late win
July 13, 2016, 11:11 am
Hapoel Beer Sheva claim late Champions League win
Last minute penalty gives Israeli champions advantage
By Andrew Sherwood
Laetitia Beck has become the 47th Israeli to qualify for next month's Olympic Games
July 12, 2016, 10:49 am
Golfer secures Olympic spot
Laetitia Beck becomes 47th member of Israeli delegation for Rio Games.
By Andrew Sherwood
Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko celebrates her silver medal win
July 11, 2016, 11:35 am
Hannah jumps to silver at Euros
Rio-bound star wins silver in triple jump at European Athletics Championships.
By Andrew Sherwood
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