Factsheet
Country | Israel |
Name of Academy | Olympic Committee of Israel הוועד האולימפי בישראל |
nocil@nocil.co.il | |
Website | https://www.olympicsil.co.il/ |
Name of President | Yael ARAD |
Contact Person | Yarden HAR LEV |
Foundation date | N/A |
Year of accession to EOA | 2018 (founding member) |
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Projects of the Academy
The Olympic Committee of Israel implements the following education programs to introduce Olympic values and physical activity into a cultural and educational framework throughout the country:
1. Olympic Values Education Program (OVEP): The program includes 5 sessions in schools throughout the year: The Olympic Games: from ancient Greece to modern history, symbols and slogans; Blue and white moments: Israeli winners of medals, prominent athletes and the Munich Massacre; The Olympic values and the Paralympic values; A visit in “The Olympic Experience” (an audiovisual tour at the Visitors’ Center of the Israel Olympic Committee) and a meeting with Israeli Olympic athletes; Top event – organizing the Olympic Day at school, as a part of the International Olympic day in June.
2. Champions Class Program: A program based on a personal connection between the students and Olympians, which allows students to undergo an educational process in the Olympic spirit. The program includes 4 sessions throughout the year, accompanied by a retired athlete: A visit at “The Olympic Experience” including a meeting with retired Olympic athlete; Lessons guided by the same athlete at the school classroom (based on the Olympism values); OTD activity/training from the athlete’s field of specialization.
3. Olympic Classroom: A program based on matching Olympians / Paralympian with classrooms for an entire school year of scaled mentorship – communicating through pre-recorded video lessons. Lessons focus on values associated with Olympism.
Historical Overview of the NOC of Israel
The Olympic Committee of Israel is the umbrella organization for all Olympic sports in Israel and is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the National Olympic Committee of the State of Israel. The organization was established in 1933 as the Eretz Yisrael Olympic Committee and one year later was recognized by the International Olympic Committee. Reestablished in 1951, Israel was officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee in 1952, which also marked the first year an Israeli delegation participated in the Olympic Games that took place in Helsinki.
Latest News of the Academy
- The Olympic Committee of Israel celebrates International Women’s Day as a sign of female leadership in all arenasThe Olympic Committee of Israel marked International Women’s Day at a joint conference with the Ministry of Sports held at Intel Israel. During the event significant women from various disciplines… Read more: The Olympic Committee of Israel celebrates International Women’s Day as a sign of female leadership in all arenas
- United for a Greener Future: The Olympic Committee of Israel Joins the UN Sports for Climate Action FrameworkIn anticipation of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the Olympic Committee of Israel (NOC) is spearheading a national sustainability initiative in sports. This action aims to make a significant impact… Read more: United for a Greener Future: The Olympic Committee of Israel Joins the UN Sports for Climate Action Framework
- Olympic Day in IsraelThe Olympic Committee of Israel celebrated the International Olympic Day by organizing an Olympic Festival at Meir Medical Center with the participation of Olympians and Paralympians along with dozens of… Read more: Olympic Day in Israel
- Olympism in Action: The Olympic Family for the Community in Israel As part of the Olympic Committee of Israel’s strategy to promote Olympic values, the Education Department, together with the Athletes Commission, is leading initiatives of community involvement and social responsibility. … Read more: Olympism in Action: The Olympic Family for the Community in Israel
- Shalom and Guten Tag: NOAs of Germany and Israel met for second timeIn the beginning of May 2023, the second German-Israeli Seminar took place in Frankfurt after its launch in 2019. The two-day seminar strengthened the binational relationship and brought together nine… Read more: Shalom and Guten Tag: NOAs of Germany and Israel met for second time