The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/wrestling/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:51:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png wrestling | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/wrestling/ 32 32 ‘Humanity will win’: Jewish Olympic wrestling champion Amit Elor condemns antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/humanity-will-win-jewish-olympic-wrestling-champion-amit-elor-condemns-antisemitism/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 09:43:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3351464&preview=true&preview_id=3351464 After avoiding subject ahead of Paris, Elor posts video sporting yellow hostages pin, while decrying hatred that 'is still all around us,' says 'my grandparents won. I won'

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]]> Wrestler Amit Elor, daughter of Israelis, pins down gold in Paris for US https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-wrestler-amit-elor-pins-down-gold-in-paris-for-us/ Wed, 07 Aug 2024 03:42:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3349084 Daughter of Israeli immigrant athletes, 20, becomes youngest ever American gold medalist in wrestling, keeping a five-year winning streak alive with defeat of Kyrgyz opponent

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]]> Facing family tragedy, online antisemitism, US wrestler Amit Elor vies for gold in Paris https://www.timesofisrael.com/facing-family-tragedy-online-antisemitism-us-wrestler-amit-elor-vies-for-gold-in-paris/ Mon, 05 Aug 2024 10:14:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3347706 Undefeated for 5 years, daughter of Israeli parents will step onto the mat Monday as a gold medal contender. She's been pitted against more trying circumstances in the past

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]]> Longtime Jewish wrestling promoter Paul Heyman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame https://www.timesofisrael.com/longtime-jewish-wrestling-promoter-paul-heyman-to-be-inducted-into-wwe-hall-of-fame/ Thu, 07 Mar 2024 13:58:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3240165 Holocaust survivor's son began taking photos at wrestling events using camera bought with his bar mitzvah money, once said Mourner's Kaddish over contender in ring

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]]> Latest wrestler in Jewish Sports Hall of Fame glad to be seen as strong Jew https://www.timesofisrael.com/latest-pro-wrestler-in-the-jewish-sports-hall-of-fame-glad-to-be-seen-as-a-strong-jew/ Sun, 24 Dec 2023 23:48:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3184769 Maxwell Jacob Friedman is the longest reigning world champ in the 4-year history of All Elite Wrestling and is to make his feature film debut in 'The Iron Claw'

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]]> WWE apologizes for using Auschwitz image in preview show https://www.timesofisrael.com/wwe-apologizes-for-using-auschwitz-image-in-preview-show/ Sat, 08 Apr 2023 08:06:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2992070 World Wrestling Entertainment says it had no idea that images from Nazi death camp were included in promotional package for match between Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio

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]]> LA synagogue hosts ‘Mitzvah Mania’ with Jewish pro wrestlers https://www.timesofisrael.com/la-synagogue-hosts-mitzvah-mania-with-jewish-pro-wrestlers/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:44:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2987959 Temple Beth Am, located in the heavily Jewish neighborhood of Pico-Robertson, is putting on a one-off show on April 2 to coincide with this weekend's 'WrestleMania'

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]]> In sports breakthrough, Moroccan national wrestling team to compete in Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-sports-breakthrough-moroccan-national-wrestling-team-to-compete-in-israel/ Wed, 10 Aug 2022 13:58:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2815577 Morocco delegation set to attend Beersheba tournament commemorating 1972 Munich Olympics massacre

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]]> Orthodox wrestler from Teaneck takes to mat in Beersheba for 21st Maccabiah Games https://www.timesofisrael.com/orthodox-wrestler-from-teaneck-takes-to-mat-in-beersheba-for-21st-maccabiah-games/ Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:00:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2801200 Moshe ‘MB’ Klyman was the only Sabbath observant athlete in his hotel when he last wrestled for Canada at the 'Jewish Olympics'; this year he’s aiming to take gold for Team USA

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]]> Team USA wrestling chiropractor sorry for likening COVID policies to Nazis https://www.timesofisrael.com/team-usa-wrestling-chiropractor-sorry-for-likening-covid-policies-to-nazis/ Wed, 21 Jul 2021 16:44:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2586404 Rosie Gallegos-Main apologizes 'for my poor judgment' after comparison to vaccine regulations; she'll remain at Tokyo games but must undergo diversity and inclusion training

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]]> Wrestler, rescuer, diplomat, spy: Grandson unmasks his heroic Israeli patriarch https://www.timesofisrael.com/wrestler-rescuer-diplomat-spy-grandson-unmasks-his-heroic-israeli-patriarch/ Sat, 13 Feb 2021 07:10:47 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2454272 'The Undercover Wrestler' reveals an unknown story of diplomat Zalman On, who used his brawn and brains to save European Jews -- and befriended Frank Sinatra

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]]> Jewish wrestler ‘The Philadelphia Stretcher’ wins WWE championship https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-wrestler-the-philadelphia-stretcher-wins-wwe-championship/ Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:48:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2100121 Drew Gulak beats Akira Tozawa and reigning champion Tony Nesse to take cruiserweight title

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]]> An Israeli wrestler calls himself ‘The Chutzpah,’ and Europe loves to hate him https://www.timesofisrael.com/an-israeli-wrestler-calls-himself-the-chutzpah-and-europe-loves-to-hate-him/ Thu, 05 Jul 2018 00:20:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1882980 Whether dealing a 'krav maga kick' to challenger's groin, or patented 'Chosen People's elbow,' Leeor Brooks plays up Jewish stereotypes as a wrestling villain -- and it's working

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]]> Iran’s resigned wrestling chief criticizes government https://www.timesofisrael.com/irans-resigned-wrestling-chief-criticizes-government/ Sat, 03 Mar 2018 15:19:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1802467 Rasoul Khadem says regime should be more supportive of athletes who refuse to compete against Israelis

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]]> Iran wrestling head ousted after panning policy of lying to avoid Israelis https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-wrestling-head-ousted-after-panning-policy-of-lying-to-avoid-israelis/ Wed, 28 Feb 2018 17:53:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1800996 Instead of losing bouts on purpose, feigning illness or deliberately gaining weight, Rasoul Khadem urges Tehran to openly boycott Israel or drop charade

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