| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Native name | יעל ארד |
| Born | 1 May 1967 Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Occupation(s) | Chairperson, Olympic Committee of Israel |
| Spouse | Lior Kahane (m. 1995) |
| Website | www |
| Sport | |
| Country | Israel |
| Sport | Judo |
| Weight class | –61 kg |
| Rank | Black belt |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic Games |  (1992) |
| World Champ. | 
(1993) |
| European Champ. | 
(1993) |
Medal record | |
| Profile at external databases | |
| IJF | 53329 |
| JudoInside.com | 2756 |
| Updated on 5 June 2023 | |
Yael Arad (Hebrew: יעל ארד; born 1 May 1967) is an Israeli judoka.[1] She was the first Israeli to win an Olympic medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona in 1992.[2] She is widely recognized as one of Israel's most successful athletes and is credited with bringing judo into the athletic mainstream.
After her retirement, Arad developed a career as a businesswoman and CEO. She specializes in entrepreneurship, business development and marketing strategy. She manages the commercial rights of ViacomCBS in Israel. Arad advises companies in various sectors and lectures on excellence in sports, life and business.In 2023, Arad became a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).[3]
- ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Yael Arad". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 4 December 2016.
- ^ "Yael Arad – biography". Jewish Virtual Library. Retrieved 7 January 2011.
- ^ "Israeli Judoka Yael Arad Joins International Olympic Committee". Haaretz. Retrieved 17 October 2023.