Posts Tagged: Winter Olympics
Israeli, Iranian Skiers Race Winter Olympics Event Despite Iran’s Ban on Competing Against Jewish State
Israeli skier Noa Szollos and her Iranian counterpart Atefeh Ahmadi both competed in the women's slalom event at the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, on...
Hold the Phone? Olympics Organizers Apologize to Iran for Apparent Gift Gaffe
Organizers of South Korea's Winter Olympics apologized to the Iranian team before Friday's opening ceremony for what they called a misunderstanding over gifts of Samsung...
Meet Israel’s Largest-Ever Winter Olympics Team
This year's delegation of athletes competing for Israel in the 2018 Olympic Winter Games includes sabras, as well as competitors who were born in Ukraine, the...
Human Rights, Corruption, and Security Among Jewish Concerns on Sochi Olympics
JNS.org - With the Winter Olympics gearing up for their Feb. 7 start in Sochi, Russia, the Jewish debate on the games mirrors the...
