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90 Israeli Athletes to Participate in Tokyo Olympics
(Jerusalem Post) Jordan Pike - 90 athletes from Israel will be present at the Tokyo Olympic Games, almost double the 47 who competed at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, according to the Israel Olympic Committee. The increase is primarily due to Israel's first-ever baseball team competing. Israeli is also making its debut in surfing, archery and equestrian. The delegation includes gymnast Alexander Shatilov for his fourth Olympic games. Judoka Or Sasson won a bronze medal in the 2016 Olympics. No. 1 ranked rhythmic gymnast Linoy Ashram is seen as Israel's best bet for a medal in Tokyo.