President of the Algerian Olympic Committee Yacine Arab has accused a "Zionist lobby" of attempting to undermine Muslim boxer Imane Khelif after the International Boxing Association barred her from competition.
Italian swimmer Thomas Ceccon finds alternative rest spot after criticizing Olympic Village conditions, saying, "There is no air conditioning in the village, it's hot, the food is bad."
Silver medalists Inbar Lanir and Raz Hershko, along with bronze medalist Peter Paltchik, were greeted by jubilant crowds at Ben-Gurion Airport.
Swiss media reports Olympic bronze winner Peter Paltchik allegedly “praised IDF soldiers and shared images of bombs.” "Fake news,” The Israeli Judo Association says.
A high-ranking World Boxing Organization official alleges that Algerian boxer Imane Khelif, competing in the women's division, is biologically male.
Twenty years after Gal Fridman’s victory at the Athens Olympics, and moments after Sharon Kantor won a silver medal, Israeli sailor Tom Raubeni finished first in the final race, bringing home Israel's fourth gold medal in history.
Lanir's achievement marks the first time an Israeli judoka has reached an Olympic final since Yael Arad's historic performance in Barcelona 1992.
Security concerns increase for Israeli athletes at the Paris Olympics following recent assassinations of senior Hamas and Hezbollah figures.
Paltchik stepped onto the mat for his first match in the repechage bracket. After a crushing defeat to the top-seeded Azerbaijani in the quarterfinals, the Israeli judoka faced Dutch competitor Michael Korrel, knowing he was just two victories away from his second Olympic medal.
Over 1.4 billion euros in public funds were spent to clean up decades of pollution in the Seine River, only to fall apart after two days of heavy rain. Pending a miracle, a quick alternative plan might be necessary.