China discusses omicron variant's 'challenges' for Winter Olympics
Authorities say they are confident Beijing Winter Games will go on as "smoothly and successfully" in February 2022.
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Squashed: Malaysia contest nixed over Israel ban
Israel Squash Association welcomes the decision, voiced hope that the Jewish state could host future squash championship.
Former Israeli national gymnastics coach to train Russian team
Ira Vigdorchik will prepare the Russian gymnasts for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. In Israel, she was let go shortly after the Tokyo Olympics due to a strained relationship with trainees and controversial remarks.
Kazakhstan plays Iranian national anthem for Syrian basketball team
Syria's sports federation complains to FIBA, basketball's world governing body, over the incident.
Israeli judoka Gefen Primo wins Abu Dhabi Grand Slam bronze
Primo, 21, competes in the under-52 kg category. "Gefen's medal collection from recent competitions is impressive and puts her in an excellent starting point for 2022," her coach says.
Malaysia tries to boot Israeli squash team from world championship
Citing security concerns, Squash Racquets Association of Malaysia refuses to grant Israeli players entry into next month's world championships. Israeli Squash Association plans to take the game's international federation to the Court of Arbitration for Sport unless it intervenes, allows Israelis to compete in the tournament.
Will International Judo Federation allow Iran back on the mat?
The International Judo Federation's ban on Iran, imposed over its policy of discrimination against Israeli athletes, is set to run into September 2023.
Scorned Algerian judoka: Sports federations cooperate with Zionist terrorists
Fethi Nourine announces retirement after unsuccessfully appealing a 10-year ban from competition he received for withdrawing from Tokyo Olympics to avoid potentially facing an Israeli opponent.
Herzog praises Chelsea FC owner for efforts to combat antisemitism
Roman Abramovich has been funding a "Say No To Antisemitism" initiative harnessing Premier League leaders' platform to campaign against hatred toward the Jewish people.
Israeli couple takes bronze at world ballroom dancing competition
"The true victory is to see our flag on the podium," Marika Odikadze, who along with Andrea Roccatti took third place in Dancesport Federation World Championship event in Poland, says.