The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/olympics/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Wed, 10 Jun 2026 01:11:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Olympics | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/olympics/ 32 32 Berlin okays bid to host Olympics on or after 100th anniversary of Nazis’ 1936 Games https://www.timesofisrael.com/berlin-okays-bid-to-host-olympics-on-or-after-100th-anniversary-of-nazis-1936-games/ Thu, 21 May 2026 16:08:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828267 Mayor's plan for 'summer fairy tale' provokes ire of residents and opposition lawmakers, who point to high costs; German president has called centennial 'historically problematic'

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]]> Israeli floor gymnasts share podium with gold and bronze at Croatia World Cup https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-floor-gymnasts-share-podium-after-winning-gold-and-bronze-at-croatia-world-cup/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:49:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800011 Artem Dolgopyat takes top spot, Noam Berkovich comes in third, in Osijek

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]]> Germany still in running to host 2036 Olympics despite centennial of Nazi-era Games https://www.timesofisrael.com/germany-still-in-running-to-host-2036-olympics-despite-centennial-of-nazi-era-games/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 17:14:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3759137 German Olympic committee chief says bid to host 2036, 2040 or 2044 Games is to 'show a positive Germany,' after president calls first date 'historically problematic'

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]]> Olympics defends selling shirts commemorating Hitler’s 1936 Berlin Games https://www.timesofisrael.com/olympics-defends-selling-shirts-commemorating-hitlers-1936-berlin-games/ Sat, 14 Feb 2026 14:21:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3754374 Shirts have sold out; Olympic committee acknowledges 'Nazi propaganda' at the games but says the 'historical context is further explained' at Switzerland museum

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]]> Pro-Palestinian groups join anti-Olympics protests in Milan, demand Israel be ousted https://www.timesofisrael.com/pro-palestinian-groups-join-anti-olympics-protests-in-milan-demand-israel-be-ousted/ Sun, 08 Feb 2026 20:57:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3750707 Participants at the Saturday rally, whose fringes turn violent, call for release of activist arrested on suspicion of fundraising for Hamas

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]]> In Olympic first, twin flames kick off Italy’s winter games after glitzy ceremony https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-olympic-first-twin-flames-kick-off-italys-winter-games-after-glitzy-ceremony/ Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:10:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3749777 Cauldrons lit in two host cities Milan and Cortina, after singer Mariah Carey gets party started, performers pay tribute to Italian history, art, and fashion

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]]> Italian leaders react coldly to anti-Israel rapper’s planned Winter Olympics set https://www.timesofisrael.com/italian-leaders-react-coldly-to-anti-israel-rappers-planned-winter-olympics-set/ Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:04:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3744706 Ghali Amdouni, set to perform at opening ceremony, apparently said Gaza war a 'new Holocaust'; right-wing party source says 'Italy and the games deserve an artist, not a pro-Pal fanatic'

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]]> Israeli skier’s journey to Winter Olympic slopes was an up- and downhill battle https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-skiers-journey-to-winter-olympic-slopes-was-an-up-and-downhill-battle/ Tue, 23 Dec 2025 23:39:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3717974 Attila Mihaly Kertesz, a Hungarian native who took up cross-country skiing in 2018, says representing Israel on sport's biggest global stage is 'something I can give back to my nation'

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]]> Playing from behind, Israeli flag football draws up a Hail Mary for Olympic kick-off https://www.timesofisrael.com/playing-from-behind-israeli-flag-football-draws-up-a-hail-mary-for-olympic-kick-off/ Tue, 05 Aug 2025 00:09:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3608222 With limited resources and growing anti-Israel hostility in sports amid ongoing war, the men's and women's squads are training hard for a coveted spot at the 2028 Games in LA

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]]> Meet Kinori Sugihara Rosnow: The Jewish player on Japan’s national lacrosse team https://www.timesofisrael.com/meet-kinori-sugihara-rosnow-the-jewish-player-on-japans-national-lacrosse-team/ Tue, 01 Oct 2024 00:45:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3382015 Software engineer converted to Judaism as an infant, 'feels fully both' Japanese and Jewish; is saddened by the antisemitism spike post-Oct. 7, set to play in the 2028 Olympics

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]]> Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘Revisionist History’ podcast examines influence of 1936 Olympics https://www.timesofisrael.com/malcolm-gladwells-revisionist-history-podcast-examines-influence-of-1936-olympics/ Sat, 17 Aug 2024 17:31:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3354472 Together with co-host Ben Naddaff-Hafrey, the writer delves into the complex developments behind Nazi Germany hosting the Berlin Games, and what led countries to participate

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]]> US rugby player Sarah Levy kvells over Paris bronze, seeks gold at home in LA in 2028 https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-rugby-player-sarah-levy-kvells-over-paris-bronze-seeks-gold-at-home-in-la-in-2028/ Fri, 16 Aug 2024 22:01:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3354825 The 28-year-old physical therapy PhD candidate and professional athlete says she's glad to put her sport on the map for Americans - and connect with fellow Jews while she's at it

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]]> Closing Paris Games, Tom Cruise rappels down stadium, receives Olympic flag for LA https://www.timesofisrael.com/closing-paris-games-tom-cruise-rappels-down-stadium-hands-olympic-flag-to-la/ Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:12:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3352506 Capping a successful Olympics despite initial security and other concerns, French capital passes the flame to 2028 hosts, who receive it with a cadre of Hollywood stars

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]]> Paris Olympics open with star-studded ceremony on Seine amid rain and tight security https://www.timesofisrael.com/paris-olympics-open-with-star-studded-ceremony-on-seine-amid-rain-and-tight-security/ Sat, 27 Jul 2024 01:09:27 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3340937 Israeli delegation, which is being guarded by elite French tactical units, receives a few boos but a lot of cheers as athletes sail down river in armada to kick off 2024 Games

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]]> Clip of Palestinian threat to Olympics is fake, possibly Russian made — experts https://www.timesofisrael.com/clip-of-palestinian-threat-to-olympics-is-fake-possibly-russian-made-experts/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:12:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3339882 Many doubt origin of video of supposed terrorist threatening 'rivers of blood' at games, noting it is not Hamas's style to release such videos, questioning speaker's Arabic

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