World Athletics Championships

Russia reintegrating into Olympics as International Olympic Committee lifts suspension

Following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the ROC was suspended in October 2023 for recognizing regional Olympic councils in Russian-occupied parts of Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to the national anhem during an awards ceremony at the Kremlin, on March 19, 2026 in Moscow, Russia. Vladimir Putin receives national paralympic team who participaned in Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympic Games.
SHAHAR PEER (left) and Julia Glushko (right) together while representing Israel at the Fed Cup in 2007.

From center court to new paths: A tale of two Israeli tennis legends - interview

ISRAEL CENTER is excited to be playing for the blue-and-white at EuroBasket 2025.

Itay Segev: 'Representing Israel during time like these is greatest honor' - interview

BLESSING AFRIFAH of Israel (left) competes during the 200m Repechage Round at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Israel’s Afrifah defends Euro U23 200m title


Afrifah a true blessing for Israeli sprinting

Israeli sprinter lBessing Afrifah captured the gold medal in the 200-meter dash at the Under-20 World Athletic Championships.

Israeli runner Blessing Afrifah runs record 200m dash in 19.96 seconds.

Israel’s Blessing Afrifah wins gold at World Athletics U20 Championships

This was the first 200-meter race in history where two U20 athletes finished in under 20 seconds.

Israeli runner Blessing Afrifah runs record 200m dash in 19.96 seconds.

Israeli marathoner Lonah Chemtain Salpeter captures World bronze

The 33-year-old Kenya-born Israeli completed the 26.2-mile (42km) race in 2:20:18 hours at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon. 

 ISRAELI RUNNER Lonah Chemtai Salpeter crosses the line to finish in third place in the women's marathon yesterday at the 2022 World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

Israeli Elizabeth Kovalev wins gold at World Sambo Youth Championship

Kovalev, 17, hails from Rishon Lezion and competed in the 72 kg division.

 Elizabeth Kovalev wins gold at World Sambo Youth Championship

Refusal to compete with Israelis at Olympics is discrimination - analysis

While other countries have international disputes and there are other ethnic and religious conflicts, only Israelis are subjected to antisemitic refusals to compete.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Baseball - Men - Opening Round - Group B - United States v Israel - Yokohama Baseball Stadium, Yokohama, Japan - July 30, 2021. Israel dugout

Linoy Ashram wins two gold medals at gymnastics world championship

Ashram made it to first place in the multi-sport race category with a 98.45 score.

Linoy Ashram

Israeli rhythmic gymnast qualifies for 2020 Olympics

Linoy Ashram won 6 medals at worlds

ISRAELI RHYTMIC GYMNAST Linoy Ashram has been piling up medals in 2018

Praise pours in for Israeli hoops triumph

Unprecedented championship for blue-and-white at FIBA Under-20 Euros garners country-wide jubilation

ISRAELI PLAYERS celebrate withtrophyfollowing victory over Croatia in final2018 FIBA Under-20 European Championship in Chemnitz, Germany, 2018

Israel's Minenko hoping to build on success in London

Minenko was 35 centimeters away from a place on the podium, with Olga Rypakova of Kazakhstan taking the bronze with a jump of 14.77m.

Israel’s triple-jumper Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko

Israel’s Minenko back in Worlds final

Triple-jumper to go for second straight medal on Monday; Farah delights home fans.

Israeli triple-jumper Hanna Knyazyeva-Minenko