In 2025, the Sustainability Award, dedicated to environmental initiatives and social involvement in the community, was awarded for the first time to surfer Anat Lilior
In 2025, we awarded the Sustainability Award for the first time, an award dedicated to environmental initiatives and social engagement in the community. Olympic surfer Anat Lilior won the Olympic Sustainability Ambassador Award for the “Olympic Beach and Wind” project, an initiative to clean beaches that combines sports activities with environmental education. Anat is a […]
Olympic values as the foundation for excellence in the Olympic classroom
As part of the “Olympic Class” program, initiated by Olympic medalist Arik Zeevi and managed by the Olympic Committee of Israel, students from the Yitzhak Shamir Municipal High School participated in a unique Olympic workshop led by Rivka Elisha, Yarden Har Lev, Yuval Freilich, and Imri Ganiel. In the first part of the workshop, students […]
Maria Saniuk will carry the Israeli flag at the Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games
Maria Saniuk will carry the Israeli flag at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Winter Games. Maria, one of Israel’s leading winter athletes, will lead the Israeli delegation in a particularly exciting peak moment.The opening ceremony of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Games will be the official start of the Games, and we are […]
A Multi-Year Strategic Collaboration Between the Olympic Committee of Israel and the Colmobil Group in preparation for LA 2028
We are excited to announce the multi-year strategic collaboration between the Olympic Committee of Israel and the Colmobil Group, in preparation for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games! Colmobil, one of the flagship groups of the Israeli economy, joins the Olympic journey with the belief in Israeli excellence, and investment in the values of professionalism, […]
Brisbane 2032 Program Year-End Summit Held for Fourth Consecutive Year
The Brisbane 2032 Program, now in its fourth consecutive year, focuses on identifying, developing, supporting, and monitoring talented athletes with the potential for Olympic success. Approximately 50 athletes participated in today’s year-end summit, which featured an experiential team-building activity titled “The Five Rings Challenge.” The activity was designed to deepen their connection to Olympic values […]
Behind the Rings: A Workshop for Young Athletes in the Spirit of Olympic Values
During December, a unique workshop in the Olympic spirit was held across two Olympic associations – Athletics and Swimming – providing young athletes with an opportunity to pause their routine of training and competitions and reflect on their sporting journey from a broader and more meaningful perspective. The “Behind the Rings” workshop allows participants to […]
Olympic Spirit and Resilience: A Unique Peak Day in Beersheba for IDF Widows and Orphans
Olympic Spirit and Resilience: A Unique Peak Day in Beersheba for IDF Widows and Orphans In a joint initiative by the Olympic Committee of Israel and the IDF Widows and Orphans Organization (IDFW), a unique Olympic “Peak Day” was held in the city of Beersheba. This event marks another milestone in the deep, ongoing […]
Peleg Rajuan has won the Junior World Championship for 2025
Peleg Rajuan has won the Junior World Championship for 2025! Peleg Rajuan had an exceptional competition and won the title of Junior World Champion in windsurfing in the IQ Foil model after dominating from the first race to the finish. Rajuan finished the championship with only 10 penalty points, won five races, finished second twice […]
On January 14th, registration will open for the lottery to purchase tickets for LA 2028 Olympic Games
On January 14th, registration will open for the lottery to purchase tickets for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. At least one million tickets will be sold at a starting price of 28 dollars across all sports, thru the official LA28 ticketing platform. The lottery winners will receive a dedicated purchase window during the month […]
The Olympic Committee of Israel concludes 2025 with guest of honor Casey Wasserman
In light of the complex year Israeli sport has experienced, and given the many absences and cancelations of delegations due to the security situation and antisemitism in the world, it was decided this year to forgo the selection of the athletes and coaches of the year. During the evening, they celebrated the impressive achievement of […]