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.
Star of David, Blue and White Forbidden to Israeli Judokas in Abu Dhabi Tourney
Organizers of a major judo tournament in Abu Dhabi barred Israel’s team from donning national symbols and playing the Jewish state’s national anthem.
Japan Consulting With Israel for Security Expertise Before 2020 Olympic Games
Leading up to the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan is reportedly consulting with Israel for assistance with counterterrorism efforts at the global sporting event.
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.
Widows of Israeli Athletes Murdered in Munich Get Olympic Memorial
“I never believed it was going to come. After 44 years I am happy for this moment of history,” Romano said, according to Yedioth Achronoth.
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.
