Israel’s Olympic status not in question, says IOC president Bach

FILE–Olympics President Thomas Bach. Bach confirmed Wednesday that  Israel’s status ahead of the Paris Olympics is not under threat despite the conflict in Gaza.  REUTERS/Niharika Kulkarni/File Photo GENEVA— Israel faces no threat to its Olympic status ahead of the Paris Games despite the conflict in Gaza, IOC president Thomas Bach confirmed Wednesday. Some of the…

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Puma to end sponsorship of Israel’s national football team

FILE – Israel players pose ahead of the Euro 2024 group I qualifying soccer match between Israel and Romania at the Pancho Arena in Felcsut, Hungary, on Nov. 18, 2023.  (AP Photo/Denes Erdos, File) BERLIN–Puma will end its sponsorship of Israel’s national football team next year, in a decision made before Hamas’ Oct 7 attack,…

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