Gymnastics

The zen of the siren: Richard Priestman and the architecture of Israeli archery stillness

At 71, Priestman is back home, cleaning his apartment and “recharging” after a tenure that saw him lead a nation with almost no archery pedigree into the global elite.

MAY 6, 2026|ByITAY GODER

OVER HIS four-year tenure in Israel, Richard Priestman’s calm precision and world-class expertise helped transform the country’s national archery program into an emerging international force.

Israeli sailor Tamar Steinberg and her coach Shahar Tzuberi

Olympic Committee of Israel halts 2025 awards amid security challenges

The Olympic Committee’s management accepted the security recommendation, marking the first time in recent memory that the titles will not be awarded.

NOVEMBER 12, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

Team Israel performs during the Group All-Around Final at the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships - Rio 2025

IOC wants no sports events in Indonesia after Israeli athletes' visa ban

Israeli athletes were barred from attending a gymnastics world championship in Indonesia, against the advice of the International Olympic Committee.

OCTOBER 22, 2025|ByREUTERS

Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships - Rio 2025 - Barra Olympic Park, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - August 24, 2025 Team Israel perform during the group 5 Ribbons Final

IOC regrets Indonesian decision to block entry for Israeli gymnasts

The International Olympic Committee stated that all attempts to facilitate a solution have been refused by Indonesian officials.

OCTOBER 17, 2025|ByREUTERS

Israeli gymnasts scale podium in Finland

Neta Rivkin took part in four individual finals on Sunday, finishing fifth in the hoop (17.950) and sixth in the ball (17.150).

FEBRUARY 28, 2016ByALLON SINAI

Israel's national rhythmic gymnastics team

Israel to invest NIS 100m in cyber-security fund Kidma

The new iteration of the program, dubbed Kidma 2.0, will support the cyber security industries in a number of ways.

DECEMBER 21, 2015ByNIV ELIS

Rhythmic gymnastics on the rise

Few, if any athletes, work harder than rhythmic gymnasts.

OCTOBER 1, 2015ByALLON SINAI

Israel’s national rhythmic gymnastics team fashions a star of David

WATCH: Jewish gymnast Aly Raisman strips down for ESPN

The annual Body Issue features photos of top athletes without clothes, but also without revealing everything.

JULY 6, 2015ByJTA

Alexandra Raisman of the US competes in the women's gymnastics balance beam final in the North Greenwich Arena during the London 2012 Olympic Games

Analysis: Egypt still trying to find a fitting answer to a complex situation

Obama, who has not severed his links with the Brotherhood, is apparently not giving enough weight to the decisive role played by Egypt in the fight against radical Islam.

JULY 2, 2015ByZVI MAZEL

Alleged picture of today's Sinai attacks surfaces on social media

Shatilov into European Games floor final, targeting all-around next

Israeli gym nast Alex Shatilov progressed to the final of the floor exercise at the European Games in Baku, Azerbaijan, from second place overall.

JUNE 15, 2015ByALLON SINAI

Holon hosts Grand Prix Gymnastics

The international competition is a highly prestigious event, held in eight major cities across Europe; Israel is the only non-European country to host the event.

MAY 26, 2015ByGREER FAY CASHMAN