israeli athletes

Iranian official says its athletes won’t compete against Israelis

The statement comes ahead of the Judo World Championships in August.

By Marcy Oster July 8, 2019 1:48 pm

2016 Olympics: Israel’s largest-ever delegation is ready for Rio

Among the country's 47 athletes competing in 17 sports are the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, a Kenyan-born marathoner and the first triathlete to represent Israel at the quadrennial.

August 1, 2016 11:13 am

Islamist terrorists call to attack Israeli delegation and others at Rio Olympics, report says

Brazilian police also ordered the detention of 12 people who allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State group via social media and discussed possible attacks during the games.

July 21, 2016 1:10 pm