Oren Smadja, whose son was killed in battle only weeks ago, was the first Israeli male to win an Olympic medal in 1992.

Algerian judoka failed weighing ahead of match against Israeli the same day another Israeli judoka was snubbed by his competitor from Tajikistan.

Read on for a (nearly exhaustive) list of Jewish and Israeli athletes to watch as Paris 2024 approaches.

Judo Champion Inbar Lanir talks about winning her recent gold medal in Qatar.

Inbar Lanir scores surprise victory in women’s under-78kg category, overpowering France’s most medaled female judoka.

Gili Sharir secured her first gold medal win in the tournament after beating Japanese judoka Nami Nabekura.

After ringing in 2023, take a look back at some of Israel’s achievements and high points of the past year!

Diagnosed on the autistic spectrum, Nir took up judo to stand up to his bullies and on the way made his way to the top.

The Israeli coach of the Czech men's basketball team shook hands with his Iranian counterpart.

Saied Mollaei's journey from Tehran to the Olympic podium included an unusual stop in Tel Aviv.

Othman Al-Omeir, the editor of the news website Elaph, tweeted: 'I support Tahani Al-Qahtani, whether she wins or loses. It will be a disgrace [only] if she withdraws.'

An Algerian judo athlete will be sent home after he withdrew from the competition to avoid potentially facing an Israeli opponent.

The Iranian athlete who escaped his country's tyranny to compete against his Israeli opponent is 'story of bravery, friendship against all odds, and the true spirit of sport.'

Saeid Mollae arrives in Israel to participate in the Tel Aviv Grand Slam. He fled Iran after being forced not to compete against Israel.

Do you have what it takes to be a ninja? This Israeli Knesset member does!

Sagi Muki's heroics transcend international sport as the Israeli judoka flexes his philanthropic muscles to raise funds for the corona fight.

An Israeli non-profit called 'Budo for Peace' brings together youth from a wide range of backgrounds to learn martial arts and develop tools for coexistence.

The new friends posed for a photo together in France and shared the picture with the world on Instagram!

In a tournament in which 545 judokas from 83 countries competed, Israelis Ori Sasson and Peter Paltchik won the +100 kg and -100 kg categories ahead of Tokyo Olympics.

'We think it’s amazing that sports can unite people. People should take these athletes’ courage as an example,' said the Israeli Judo Association spokesman.

The Iranian judo star had exposed the Tehran regime's pressure on him to lose a bout at the World Championships in Tokyo to avoid competing against an Israeli.

Iranian judokas have not only defected from the Islamic Republic, at least one of them is scheduled to compete in Israel.

The Iranian judoka defected to Germany to seek a life of freedom and escape his nation's ban on competing against Israelis.

The International Judo Federation banned Iran’s team until it promises to stop a long-running boycott of Israel.

The IJF said that the Iran Judo Federation was suspended from 'all competitions, administrative and social activities organized or authorized' by the IJF.

Iranian judoka admits the Islamic regime forced him to lose a match to avoid facing the Israeli competitor. More than anything, he wants to win the championship.

The Israeli national anthem, 'Hatikva,' was played in the Japanese capital as 27-year-old judoka Sagi Muki stood on the podium.

Israel and the International Judo Federation hailed a letter from Iran saying it would end its policy of discrimination. Tehran remained silent.

Paltchik dedicated his momentous achievement to the victims of the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre and to the Israeli victims of Hamas' terrorism near Gaza.

Israelis were thrilled when Hatikvah was played in Abu Dhabi after Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki won the gold medal. 

For the first time, Israeli athletes will compete in Abu Dhabi under an Israeli flag. 

Israeli judoka Sagi Muki won a bronze medal after his Jordanian opponent intentionally gained weight to avoid competing against him.

For years, Israeli athletes have faced boycotts, snubs and logistical hurdles related to sporting events hosted by Arab and Muslim countries. Finally, the IJF put its foot down.

Israel's judo fighters won four medals in the European Senior Judo Championships 2018 held in Tel Aviv.

'It is a great experience to win a gold medal in Morocco, hear Hatikva and feel so proud of our athletes and the state of Israel.'

Israeli judoka Tohar Butbul won a bronze medal after his Iranian opponent intentionally gained weight to avoid competing with him.

Morocco is refusing to allow Israel's Judo team to compete in a tournament in the country. 

It appears that judo has become Israel's unofficial national sport, with five of its nine Olympic medals coming in the sport.

Israel is proud of its Olympic Judo fighter Yarden Gerbi for bringing home a bronze medal.

Israeli judoka Ori Sasson won the silver medal in the European Judo Championships, paving his way to the Rio Olympic Games.