1989 Maccabiah Games
The 13th Maccabiah Games brought 4,500 athletes to Israel from 45 nations.
| Host city | Tel Aviv, Israel |
|---|---|
| Nations | 45 |
| Debuting countries | Hong Kong Soviet Union Singapore South Korea |
| Athletes | 4,400 |
| Main venue | Ramat Gan Stadium |
Jewish athletes from Hungary participated for the first time since World War II, Jewish athletes from Russia had been permitted, by their country, to play for the first time.
Lithuania competed in first and second games, but had to stop because of occupation by Soviet Union. In 1989 Lithuania reentered the games and it was the first time after occupation when athletes from Lithuania participated under Lithuanian flag in competition recognized by IOC.
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