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USA Gymnastics says in Twitter message that it "wholeheartedly supports Simone's decision and applaud her bravery in prioritizing her well-being."

Coronavirus Knowledge Center warns that reproduction rate indicates that number of positive tests and active cases in Israel could double within 10 days. Nearly 30% of youth ages 12-16 vaccinated.

Out of some 16,000 Olympic medals awarded from the first modern Games in Athens in 1894 to the 2016 Rio Olympics, Israel had nine medals going into the long-awaited Tokyo Games, where it has so far won one more. But does being an Olympic medalist really change your life?

With an unimpeded path to the round of 16, Tohar Butbul beat Victor Sterpu of Moldova and advanced to the quarterfinals against South Korean star An Changrim, who beat him with a waza ari.

With over 100 people now seriously ill with the coronavirus, Health Ministry calls number of people hospitalized with virus "worrying." If officials find vaccine efficacy declines over time, third dose may be discussed, ministry says.

For decades, female gymnasts have worn bikini-cut leotards. In qualifying on Sunday, however, the German team instead wore unitards that stretched to their ankles, intending to push back against the sexualization of women in gymnastics.

In four more days, on Friday, July 30, Israeli judoka Raz Hershko is slated to square off against Tahani Alqahtani of Saudi Arabia in the 78-kilogram category for women. Will the Saudi judoka show up or back out?

Kimia Alizadeh, the first woman to win an Olympic medal in Iran's history, defeats former compatriot in taekwondo match.