Ilana Romano

IOC’s Rogge hears sharp criticism at London memorial for Munich 11

Speakers at a London memorial ceremony for the 11 Israeli athletes and coaches murdered at the 1972 Olympic Games had sharp words for International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge.

By Miriam Shaviv August 7, 2012 3:53 pm

IOC denies in-person appeal for minute of silence

The International Olympic Committee rejected an in-person appeal for a minute of silence at the opening ceremonies of the London Games by the widows of two of the 11 Israelis slain at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich.

July 26, 2012 2:02 pm

Munich widows call for own moment of silence at opening ceremonies

Widows of Israelis murdered at the 1972 Munich Olympics are asking the crowd at the opening ceremonies of the London Games to stand for a minute of silence, regardless of whether the International Olympic Committee recognizes it.

July 25, 2012 2:10 pm