Around 85 athletes set to compete in 18 sports when world's athletes convene in the Japanese capital in July

Sailing Association fires coach Pierre Loquet, citing his relationship with potential medalist Katy Spychakov; rival athletes now claim she got preferential treatment

Katy Spychakov comes in 2nd in women's category at contest on Lake Garda in Italy; first time an Israeli athlete takes a medal at the global competition since 2014

Jamal Abdelmaji Eisa Mohammed from Darfur and Eritrean Teklewini Melake Gebreyesus to run 5,000 meter race with hopes of joining international refugee team in the 2020 Olympics

National champion has successful world championship performance, but wont necessarily be the athlete to represent Jewish state

National team beats South Africa 11-1, earning a place in Japan, where it will face five other squads at the Tokyo 2020 summer games

Israeli rhythmic gymnast snags a total of 6 medals throughout competition; Nicol Zelikman likewise to compete in Tokyo after finishing 11th

Squad defeats Italy 8-2; a win in its next two outings will likely secure berth in 2020 Tokyo Games

After Iranian athlete was coerced into throwing matches to avoid facing Israeli, and then defected, Islamic Republic banned from all judo competitions and activities

Israel loses bronze medal game to Spain but still ensures its in running to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics