Blatt’s GB test

David Blatt is confident Russia can challenge for a medal at the Olympic Games in London.

Born in Israel, Blatt has been running an intense schedule as he juggles the roles of coach of Maccabi Tel Aviv and the Russian Olympic team.

Russia's involvement was only confirmed earlier this month when they beat Nigeria 88-75 in an Olympic qualification tournament in Venezuala.

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Londoners, prepare to be amazed

So, the greatest show on earth officially gets under way on Friday. I hope you are ready?

I was in Jerusalem on Maccabiah duty the day London was named as the 2012 Olympic host city and although there has been plenty of negative coverage in the build-up, from what I’ve seen so far, it looks set to be a roaring success. Even the sun is shining.

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A chosen few will be able to realise their Olympic dreams

Brian Sacks has been speaking to members of the community who are taking part in the Olympics as Volunteers. Their roles each entail a significant time commitment, both during the Games and in the training beforehand. They were remarkably consistent in their enthusiasm for the Games and their admiration for how they have been planned and organised

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Israel's Olympic history

Israel’s first involvement at the summer Olympics came in 1952 in Helsinki when they sent a squad of 26 athletes. Yoav Raanan achieved the best result by finishing ninth in the diving competition.

Only three athletes represented Israel in Melbourne in 1956 because the Games were held several weeks after the outbreak of the Sinai War.

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Sanford called up to join Israel's Olympic squad

Donald Sanford has been added to Israel’s Olympic squad following his excellent performance at the European Championships.

The American-born sprinter had looked set to miss out on the London Games, but received a reprieve after the Israel Olympic Committee added him to the squad.

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Global stars will light up London Olympics

In part three of our preview of the 2012 Olympic Games, we focus on some of the Jewish athletes from around the globe

STEVE GLUCKSTEIN
Country: USA
Date of birth: June 24,1990
Born: New Jersey
Sport: Gymnastics (trampolining)

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Golden girls ready for London stage

In part two of our focus on the 2012 Olympic Games, we look at some of the top female Israeli athletes who will be looking to raise the bar in London

* Jillian Schwartz
Sport: Pole Vaulting
Date of Birth: September 19, 1979
Born: Evanston, Illinois, US
Honours: 2009 Maccabiah Games gold for Team USA

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