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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 587

Olympics

Kinori Rosnow (Courtesy of Rosnow/via JTA)
October 1, 2024, 3:45 am
Meet Kinori Sugihara Rosnow: The Jewish player on Japan’s national lacrosse team
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
By jacob gurvis
America's Jesse Owens, center, salutes during the presentation of his gold medal for the long jump, alongside silver medalist Luz Long, right, of Germany, and bronze medalist Naoto Tajima, of Japan, during the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, August 11, 1936. (AP Photo)
August 17, 2024, 8:31 pm
Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘Revisionist History’ podcast examines influence of 1936 Olympics
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
By jacob gurvis
Sarah Levy of the US national women's rugby team carries the ball at the Paris Olympics, August 2024. (Evan Denworth)
August 17, 2024, 1:01 am
US rugby player Sarah Levy kvells over Paris bronze, seeks gold at home in LA in 2028
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
By Ed Klajman
Actor Tom Cruise jumps off the roof of the Stade de France, during the closing ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics, at the Stade de France, August 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (Fabrizio Bensch/Pool Photo via AP)
August 12, 2024, 6:12 am
Closing Paris Games, Tom Cruise rappels down stadium, receives Olympic flag for LA
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
By John Irish and Richard Lough
Israel's delegation with flag bearers Peter Paltchik (2R) and Andrea Murez (R) sails on a boat during the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris on July 26, 2024. (Damien Meyer/AFP)
July 27, 2024, 4:09 am
Paris Olympics open with star-studded ceremony on Seine amid rain and tight security
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
By Agencies and ToI Staff
A fake video of a Palestinian terrorist, possibly of Russian origin, threatening Israeli athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. (X video screenshot: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
July 25, 2024, 7:12 pm
Clip of Palestinian threat to Olympics is fake, possibly Russian made — experts
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
By AFP and ToI Staff
Palestinian swimmer Yazan Al Bawwab reacts during the men's 100m freestyle heats at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man, File)
July 20, 2024, 9:51 pm
In shadow of war, Palestinian Olympic delegation ready to compete
Six Palestinian athletes — competing in judo, taekwondo, boxing, swimming and shooting — say just being at the Paris games is a victory
By Reuters
People use their smartphones near the Olympic rings that are displayed on the Eiffel Tower in Paris, June 7, 2024 in Paris. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard, File)
July 5, 2024, 3:01 pm
Insurers fret over possible terror attacks, AI hacks at upcoming Paris Olympics
Israeli delegation to Games considered potential flashpoint due to tension over war in Gaza and general risk of Islamic terrorism
By Reuters
Beatie Deutsch, an Orthodox Jewish runner, fourth from right, competes in a 1500-meter run in Tel Aviv, June 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
July 2, 2024, 6:21 pm
Facing hurdles, devout athletes want sports bodies to do more to accommodate religion
Orthodox Jewish Israeli runner Beatie Deutsch cites missing Tokyo 2020 since race fell on Shabbat rest day, as competitors of multiple religions balance faith with sport
By GIOVANNA DELL'ORTO and DEEPA BHARATH
Palestinian swimmer Yazan Al Bawwab reacts during the men's 100m freestyle heats at the World Swimming Championships in Fukuoka, Japan, July 26, 2023. (Lee Jin-man/AP)
July 2, 2024, 9:37 am
Six athletes, including one woman, in Palestinian team for Paris Olympics
Contestants will compete under wild card system in boxing, judo, swimming, shooting and taekwondo events
By AP and ToI Staff
Athletes from Israel enter the stadium during the opening ceremony for the 2020 Paralympics at the National Stadium in Tokyo, Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2021. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
May 20, 2024, 3:49 pm
Paralympics chief says there’s no reason to ban Israel from 2024 Games
Andrew Parsons says that while Russia, Belarus were banned for violating Olympic constitution, Israel has not done so
By Reuters and ToI Staff
Paris City Hall is adorned with decorations auguring the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. (Romain Chauvet)
March 6, 2024, 11:37 pm
How the Israel-Hamas conflict could disrupt the Paris Olympic Games
Months before the sporting event of the year, France struggles with mind-boggling security logistics amid fears that violence could spill over
By Romain Chauvet
French former basketball vice Olympic champion Emilie Gomis takes part in a 3X3 basketball exhibition game in Nantes on June 21, 2017. (Loiv Venance/AFP)
January 11, 2024, 11:36 am
French ambassador for Olympics quits role over post seen as endorsing Oct. 7 attacks
Retired basketball player found to have ‘contravened her duty of neutrality’ for sharing anti-Israel image on social media days after the deadly Hamas onslaught
By Agencies
Ibtihaj Muhammad of the United States, waits for a match in the women's saber individual fencing event at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, August 8, 2016. (Vincent Thian/AP)
October 2, 2023, 3:03 pm
Muslim sports body says France hijab ban goes ‘against Olympic spirit’
57-member Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation expresses ‘profound concern,’ warns French position could send a message of ‘exclusion, intolerance and discrimination’
By AFP
Yael Arad, the head of the Israeli Olympic Committee, during a press converence in Jerusalem, February 23, 2022. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
September 9, 2023, 2:50 am
International Olympic Committee selects Israel’s 1st medalist Yael Arad as member
1992 silver medalist in judo and head of Israel’s Olympic committee will become 2nd Israeli ever on international board after confirmation next month
By ToI Staff and AP
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