Israel makes history at Special Olympics
The Israeli tennis delegation will make history at the Special Olympics in Athens this week as two Israeli Arabs represent the country for the first time ever.
The Israeli tennis delegation will make history at the Special Olympics in Athens this week as two Israeli Arabs represent the country for the first time ever.
“It’s a dream come true, it’s unbelievable that I’ve become the first Israeli to win a gold medal. I felt like the whole country was watching me and pushing me from behind,” said Olympic gold medal winner Gal Fridman at a press conference in Athens yesterday.
Israeli judokan Arik Ze’evi leads the Israeli delegation at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Athens Olympics.As the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens began Friday, officials touted the $312 million security system installed to protect athletes, spectators and residents in the Greek host city.
Israeli kayaker Michael Kolganov won a bronze medal in Sydney in 2000. This year he’s going for the gold. This week the most promising delegation of athletes in Israel’s Olympic history will stand to the test against representatives from over 200 nations at the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens.