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Olympics

‘Boycott Genocide’ – Palestinian Supporters Raise Their Voices at Paris Olympics
By Palestine Chronicle Staff According to the Palestine Olympic Committee, over 300 athletes, referees and sports officials have been killed since the start of the war on October 7. Palestinian solidarity was on full […]

‘Palestine is Strong and Resilient’ – Olympian Swimmer Proud of Her Gaza Roots
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “I’m grateful for the opportunity to show the world that Palestine is strong and resilient.” Born and raised in Illinois in the USA, Valerie Tarazi has said she “couldn’t be […]

Paris Olympics – Football Fans Wave Palestinian Flags, Boo Israeli Anthem
By Palestine Chronicle Staff Earlier this week, the Palestinian Olympic body called on the International Olympic Committee to exclude Israel from the Paris Games which officially opens on Friday and runs until August 11. […]

‘Genocide Games’ – Israel’s Flagbearer for Paris Olympics ‘Signed Bombs for Gaza’
By Palestine Chronicle Staff The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has ignored calls for Israel to be barred from participating in the Games which begin on Friday, amidst its ongoing genocidal assault on Gaza. Israel’s […]

‘Making History’ – Meet The Palestinian Olympic Team
By Robert Inlakesh For the Paris 2024 Olympics, the Palestinian team has already made history for their nation, entering the games with a record eight members representing them across six different sports. Despite the suffering […]

‘Israeli Delegation Not Welcome’ – French MP Slams Israeli Participation in Olympic Games
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “French diplomacy must put pressure on the International Olympic Committee so that the Israeli flag and anthem are not admitted in the Olympic Games, just as this was done for […]

‘Making My Country Proud’ – First Palestinian Boxer to Participate in the Olympics
By Palestine Chronicle Staff “Just wait and watch me in the Paris Olympics. I hope to show my abilities and make my country proud.” A childhood dream will soon come true for Palestinian boxer […]

‘Genocidal State’ – IOC Urged to Bar Israel from Olympic Games in Paris
Israel “mocks the decisions of the International Criminal Court as well as the International Court of Justice,” stated a brochure published by the protesters, who called for sanctions to be imposed on the country. Hundreds […]

Olympic Committee ‘Discredited Itself Entirely’ over Israel – Lavrov
“Whatever fits the interests of the West, mainly the US, they support and look for formulas to make it work,” the Russian foreign minister said. The International Olympic Committee’s position that Israeli athletes aren’t responsible […]

Palestinian Athlete Makes History at Asian Games in China
First there was Munir Abu Kishk. Now, Hala al-Qadi, Palestine’s new champion at the Asian Game, underway in China. Both have made history. Palestine’s second medal ever at the Asian Games was achieved on Thursday. […]

Palestine Goes International: On Palestinian Achievements in Sports throughout the Decades
By Issam Khalidi Throughout decades, sports were a mirror that reflected Palestinian reality and portrayed it with all its details. The Palestinian struggle has always been multilateral and sport was one of them. Sports developments […]

Algerian Judoka Suspended for 10 Years after Refusing to Face Israeli Athlete
The International Judo Federation (IJF) has suspended the Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine and his coach from participating in any activities or competitions organized by the body for 10 years after refusing to face Israeli athlete […]

Netanyahu Blasted for Congratulating Israeli Gold Medalist on Saturday (VIDEOS)
Israeli opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu was attacked by his own right-wing allies, who accused him of disrespecting the Shabbat tradition barring Jews from working on Saturday by greeting the country’s Olympic champion. Rhythmic gymnast Linoy […]

The Politics of Cheering and Booing: On Palestine, Solidarity and the Tokyo Olympics
By Ramzy Baroud When the Palestinian Olympic delegation of five athletes – adorned in traditional Palestinian attire and carrying the Palestinian flag – crossed into Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium during the inauguration ceremony on July 23, […]

Algerian Judo Champion Suspended for Refusing to Meet Israeli Opponent at Olympics
The International Judo Federation suspended on Saturday Algerian judoka Fethi Nourine and his coach Amar Benikhlef for withdrawing from the Tokyo Olympics before his event started, after the draw set him on course for a […]

In Palestinian First, Gaza Weightlifter to Compete in Tokyo Olympic Games
Palestinian weightlifter from Gaza, Mohammad Hamada, will be making history by being the first such athlete to compete at the Olympic Games in Tokyo this month. Hamada secured his place after participating in six international […]