Shocking Displays of Nazi Salutes and Antisemitism Mar Olympic Spirit in Paris
The Olympic Games, which are meant to be a celebration of athletic excellence and international unity, have been tarnished by despicable acts of antisemitism targeting the Israeli men’s soccer team.
Olympics mockery of Christianity is about more than hurt feelings
The supposed high ideals of the Games shouldn’t be taken seriously. And the offensive opening ceremony tableau is part of the left’s war on the canon of Western civilization. There are more important things to worry about these days than sports, in all its various forms. In a world in which Islamist terrorists have been […]
Newest Barbie Is Muslim, Wears Hijab
A new hijab-sporting doll modeled on the Muslim Olympic fencer Ibtihaj Muhammad will join the Barbie line in 2018, Mattel announced last week.
Hebrew-Speaking Olympic Gold Medalist Gabby Douglas “Used to Be Jewish”
Should one ask multiple Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabby (Gabrielle) Douglas if she has any other unusual talents, she might just answer: being able to read and speak Hebrew!
Triumphing Over Adversity, Israel Wins Third Medal at Paralympics
On Wednesday, 3:38:20 in the 200-meter freestyle swim put Inbal Pezaro in third place, bringing Israel’s total at the Paralympics in Rio to three bronze medals. In an event in which competing is already a victory, Israel has much to be proud of.
Israelis Placing at the Top in Science Olympics Around the World
While Israel’s top athletes are competing in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, some young Israeli scientists have been winning a remarkable number of medals at the “science olympics” around the globe.
Lebanese Olympians Try to Prevent Israeli Athletes From Attending Rio Opening Ceremonies
The Lebanese Olympic delegation refused to allow Israeli athletes to board their shared bus to the 2016 Rio Olympic Games opening ceremony on Friday night.
Israeli Sports Minister Refuses to Violate Sabbath to Attend Olympics Opening Ceremony
The spokesperson for the Israel Olympic Committee refused to comment after being contacted by TPS.
Al Qaeda Calls for Attacks at Rio Olympics
Al Qaeda is using social media to call on its followers to execute lone-wolf attacks on athletes at the Olympics in Rio next month. The terror group urged its followers to attack American, British, and French athletes, but especially targeted athletes representing Israel.
Israeli Delegations Meet With President Rivlin Ahead of Competing in Rio Olympics
Israel’s Olympic team is the biggest in its history with 47 athletes and will compete in many of the various sporting events held at the Games.
