Israeli fencer Yuval Freilich won a gold medal at the 2024 Qatar Grand Prix, a significant achievement considering Qatar is home to the leadership of Hamas and has no official diplomatic ties with Israel.

With the Tokyo Olympics around the corner, Jewish sports enthusiasts are curious about Jewish athletes to watch during the games.

In a podcast episode titled "Who knew fencing was a Jewish sport?" on Menschwarmers, Eli Schenkel, a young Vancouver-based fencer, discusses his journey into fencing, the historical success of Jews in the sport, and his excitement about representing Canada in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.

Jewish athletes, particularly in fencing, have a rich history that dates back to before WWII.