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IOC uses AI to delete aggressive messages against athletes

  • Paris 2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will use artificial intelligence (AI) to prevent social media abuse directed at athletes during Paris 2024.

the war in Ukraine, following the Russian invasion in 2022, and the armed conflict between Hamas and Israel


Palestinian Olympic head hopes Olympics will spotlight war in Gaza

  • Olympics

would bring more attention to the war in Gaza and the "Israeli occupation of the West Bank," Times of Israel

countries.Palestinian Olympics chief hopes Paris games will spotlight war in Gaza: Jibril Rajoub accuses Israel

taekwondo athlete Omar Ismail.Rajoub hopes the Games will bring attention to the ongoing conflict and for Israel

Rajoub, who also leads the Palestinian Football Association, called for Israel to be immediately suspended

from FIFA at the highest football body’s congress in May.Despite multiple calls from activists for Israel


Massive participation in the BRICS Games in Kazan

  • Latest

The BRICS Games are an annual gathering of the eight-nation BRICS intergovernmental organisation, now in its fifth edition in Kazan, Russia, with participants from 89 countries, after the last one was held in the South African city of Durban in 2023.

-Israel. -Italy.-Japan.-Jordan.-Kazakhstan. -Kuwait.-Kyrgyzstan.-Lebanon.-Lithuania.


Favorites strong at the Canoe Sprint European Championships - first medals in SUP

  • Canoeing

No surprises on the second day of the ECA Canoe Sprint European Championships in Szeged. The favorites, for whom these championships are a final test before the Olympic Games in Paris, have all come out unscathed.

(Spain), Jon Tarrant (Great Britain), Kwadzo Klokpah (Italy), Mateusz Surwilo (Poland), Ron Halevi (Israel


IOC HQ: Protestors call for Israel to be banned from Paris 2024

  • Olympics

support of Palestine, the protesters repeated a demonstration from March to persuade IOC officials to ban Israel

Last Wednesday, demonstrators again called for a boycott of Israel at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

All Olympic ideals are ready to be sacrificed to allow Israel to take part in the Games," Stamou added

Protesters carried banners reading "Boycott Israel, boycott genocide", "Humanity has failed" and "Free

Since March, when the first demonstration calling for a boycott of Israel took place, the IOC has not

The boycott petition sent to the IOC seeks the same treatment for Israel, which it accuses of being a


FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup Qualifier in Copenhagen led by Spain

  • 3x3 basketball

Over the weekend, the Danish Basketball Federation organised the FIBA 3x3 Europe Cup Qualifiers in Copenhagen, where Spain in both genders, Croatia in men's and Italy in women's qualified for the European Championships in Vienna. Azerbaijan did the same in both genders in Kosovo.

2024The other window will be in the Romanian capital, where the locals will compete alongside Latvia, Israel

Montenegro, while in the women's competition, Romania will look to qualify at home alongside Latvia, Israel


Israel's Olympians hope to stay focused on sport

  • Olympics

Despite security threats and concerns over provocations, Israel is working to ensure that the athletes

competing at the games in Paris can keep their focus entirely on sport, The Times of Israel reported

mental focus of our athletes and coaches, without the outside pressure of security worries and anti-Israel

we want our athletes to come and work, to compete," Yael Arad, president of the Olympic Committee of Israel

complicated ongoing situation also gives the athletes "a lot of strength to represent the people of Israel

Très active sur le dossier sécurité.https://t.co/baz2diH0u3 pic.twitter.com/6WiaeMWbbn— Israel Valley

 Israel Boosts Security Funding by 42% for 2024 Paris Olympics Delegation https://t.co/vd4mbLpbH4


Dangerous hurdles: Multiple threats to Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

The 2024 Paris Olympic Games, a highly anticipated international event, face numerous threats due to their high-profile nature and global significance. Research conducted by Recorded Future’s Insikt Group has identified several key risks, including cybercriminal activities, hacktivist disruptions, and state-sponsored espionage and influence operations. The event's extensive security measures are designed to counter potential terrorist threats. However, it remains a potential target for violent extremists and opportunistic criminal groups.

Hacktivists may attempt cyber disruptions to protest geopolitical conflicts, such as support for Ukraine and Israel

operations from Russia, Iran, and Azerbaijan will likely amplify narratives critical of France, NATO, and Israel



Global Summit for Palestine threatens IOC 'boycott' unless Israel is banned from Olympics

  • Olympics

Africa to personally deliver a letter to the members of the IOC in which she issued an ultimatum: "Expel Israel

is excluded from the Olympic Games, or the Paris Olympic Games will face a total boycott alongside Israel

all the reasons why they consider the pro-Palestinian cause just and why it is necessary to exclude Israel

The conference at the University of Geneva, entitled "Boycott Israel at the Olympic Games or a Total

Boycott of the Olympic Games alongside Israel", was attended by members of the organising committee of

"Our goal is the expulsion of Israel from all territories where it is still present.


Israel tops medal table at Ju-Jitsu European Championship

  • Ju-jitsu

Top athletes from all over Europe gathered in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, to compete at the 2024 European Championship in different disciplines of Ju-Jitsu. Notably, this year's championship featured Inclusive Self Defence and Para Jiu-Jitsu events for the first time. 

and inclusion within the sport.Israel and France topped the medal table with seven gold medals, but Israel


BWB Europe 2024 brings together 60 talented young players in Malaga

  • Basketball

The NBA and FIBA are joining forces to organise the 21st edition of Basketball Without Borders (BWB). This is the third time the camp has been held in Spain. Elite coaches and players will be on hand to improve the skills of the participants. The camp starts on Friday 31 May and ends on 3 June.

included Danilo Gallinari (Milwaukee Bucks; Italy; BWB Europe 2003), Deni Avdija (Washington Wizards; Israel


Palestinians urge Israeli football ban with FIFA set to take action

  • Football

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Friday that the organisation will seek independent legal guidance regarding the Palestinian Football Association's call to suspend its Israeli counterpart over recent events in Gaza.

The Palestinian federation (PFA) proposed a vote to exclude Israel at FIFA's congress in Bangkok on Friday

The conflict in Gaza commenced following an attack by Hamas on Israel on 7 October 2023, resulting in

health ministry says.FIFA will seek legal advice over Palestinian Football Association's call to suspend Israel

GETTY IMAGESShino Moshe Zuares, the president of the Israel Football Association, said, "We are facing

Seven months after the terrible day, when football matches cannot be played in large parts of Israel,


Nine Africans from the Refugee Team secure places at Paris 2024

  • Paris 2024

Boxer Cindy Ngamba and Ethiopian runner Farida Abaroge have secured their places at the Olympic Games as part of the African contingent making up the 36-member team that will attend the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony.

athletes competing in 12 sports.These athletes live in 15 countries (Kenya, USA, Canada, Mexico, Jordan, Israel


Taekwondo European Open Championships: Asian athletes win 4 gold medals

  • Taekwondo

The 2024 Para-Taekwondo European Championships were held in Belgrade, Serbia, from 9 to 12 May in parallel with the 2024 European Taekwondo Championships.

 Reigning world champion Asaf Yasur (Israel) won gold medal in the men's 58 kg category.

GETTY IMAGESReigning world champions Asaf Yasur (Israel) and Imamadin Khalilov (Azerbaijan) became European

Asaf Yasur (Israel)2. Ali Can Ozcan (Turkiye)3. Joel Martin (Spain)3.

Adnan Milad (Israel)Men’s 70 kg1. Imamaddin Khalilov (Azerbaijan)2. Fatih Celik (Turkiye)3.