2013 Maccabiah Games
The 19th Maccabiah (Hebrew: המכביה התשע-עשרה) were held during July 18 to 30, 2013.
The logo for the 19th Maccabiah Games (המכביה ה-19) | |
| Host city | Jerusalem, Israel |
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| Nations | 77 |
| Debuting countries | 17 |
| Athletes | 7,500 |
| Events | 490 Medals 34 Sports |
| Opening | July 18, 2013 |
| Closing | July 30, 2013 |
| Opened by | Shimon Peres |
| Main venue | Teddy Stadium |
The Games brought together 7,500 competing athletes, making it the third-largest international sporting event in the world after the Olympic Games and the FIFA World Cup. The Maccabiah held competitions in 42 disciplines, in 34 sports. A number of new sports were introduced or brought back, including archery, equestrian, and handball; ice hockey was brought back for the first time since 1997.
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