Maccabiah Games

Maccabiah Games
   Quadrennial Jewish Olympics held in Israel the year following the Summer Olympic Games. Staged under the auspices of the Israel-based Maccabi World Union, Jewish athletes from throughout the world compete. The first Maccabiah Games were held in Palestine from 28 March-6 April 1932. A tragedy marred Maacabiah XV in 1997. At the very outset of the opening ceremonies, as parading athletes and country officials were preparing to enter Ramat Gan Stadium for the march-by, a temporary bridge collapsed. Four Australian athletes were killed in the accident, and many others were injured.

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  • Maccabiah Games — The Maccabiah Games ( he. מַכַּבִּיָּה) is an international Jewish athletic event similar to the Olympics. The Maccabiah is held in Israel every four years under the auspices of the Maccabi Federation, a part of the Maccabi World Union. [The… …   Wikipedia

  • Maccabiah Games — ▪ sport       international games held in Palestine (later Israel) from 1932, sponsored by the World Maccabi Union, an international Jewish sports organization founded in 1921. Events held are such Olympic events as athletics (track and field),… …   Universalium

  • 2005 Maccabiah Games — Maccabiah Infobox Name = Games of the XVII Maccabiah Size = 150 Optional caption = The Moment to Love Opening city = Ramat Gan Nations participating = 55 Athletes participating = 7,700 Events = 100 Opening ceremony = July 11 2005 Closing ceremony …   Wikipedia

  • 2001 Maccabiah Games — Maccabiah Infobox Name = Games of the XVI Maccabiah Size = 150 Optional caption = Opening city = Jerusalem, Israel Nations participating = 46 Athletes participating = 5,281 Events = 38 Opening ceremony = July 16 2001 Closing ceremony = July 23… …   Wikipedia

  • 1935 Maccabiah Games — Maccabiah Infobox Name = Games of the II Maccabiah Size = 150 Optional caption = Opening city = Tel Aviv, Palestine Nations participating = 27 Athletes participating = 1,700 Events = Opening ceremony = Closing ceremony = Officially opened by =… …   Wikipedia

  • 1950 Maccabiah Games — Maccabiah Infobox Name = Games of the III Maccabiah Size = 150 Optional caption = Opening city = Ramat Gan, Israel Nations participating = 19 Athletes participating = 800 Events = Opening ceremony = Closing ceremony = Officially opened by =… …   Wikipedia

  • 1961 Maccabiah Games — Maccabiah Infobox Name = Games of the VI Maccabiah Size = 150 Optional caption = Opening city = Ramat Gan, Israel Nations participating = 27 Athletes participating =1,000 Events = Opening ceremony = Closing ceremony = Officially opened by =… …   Wikipedia

  • 1977 Maccabiah Games — Maccabiah Infobox Name = Games of the X Maccabiah Size = 150 Optional caption = Opening city = Ramat Gan Nations participating = 33 Athletes participating = 2,700 Events = Opening ceremony = Closing ceremony = Officially opened by = Stadium =… …   Wikipedia

  • 1957 Maccabiah Games — Maccabiah Infobox Name = Games of the V Maccabiah Size = 150 Optional caption = Opening city = Ramat Gan, Israel Nations participating = 20 Athletes participating = 980 Events = Opening ceremony = Closing ceremony = Officially opened by = Yitzhak …   Wikipedia

  • 1997 Maccabiah Games — Maccabiah Infobox Name = Games of the XV Maccabiah Size = 150 Optional caption = Opening city = Ramat Gan Nations participating = 53 Athletes participating = 5,500 Events = 34 Opening ceremony = Closing ceremony = Officially opened by = Stadium …   Wikipedia

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