International Relations

Israel’s Olympic Bobsled Debut Highlights Grit Over Glory Amid Global Turmoil

By National Security Desk | February 16, 2026

Israel’s first Olympic bobsled team finished last but triumphant, embodying resilience and national pride despite limited resources and geopolitical headwinds.

In a world where international sports often reflect geopolitical tensions, Israel’s debut in the Olympic two-man bobsled race at the Milan Cortina Games offers a compelling story not of medals, but of perseverance and principle. AJ Edelman and Menachem Chen closed the field in last place among 26 sleds, nearly five seconds behind the German leaders — a staggering gap in a sport measured by fractions of seconds. Yet their smiles at the finish line tell a deeper tale. Why Does Representing America’s Ally Matter More Than Winning? The United States has long benefited from strong alliances in regions fraught...

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