For the first time in history, a team from Israel will compete in bobsleigh at the Winter Olympic Games
The Israel Bobsleigh National Team has secured its first allocation from the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation (IBSF) and will compete in both the Two-man and Four-man events at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics This marks the first time in history that Israel will be represented in bobsleigh at the Olympic Games. The Israeli […]
Gili Lustig, the outgoing CEO of the Olympic Committee, recieved a personal award in recognition of his long-standing contribution to the Paralympic Sports
This year marked the annual event of the Israel Paralympic Committee, where the Committee and the Israel Sports Federation for the Disabled summarized the 2025 activity year. During the evening, three Paralympic Committee Awards of Honor were presented. The Olympic Committee of Israel welcomes the decision to bestow a personal award upon Gili Lustig, the […]
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 […]