 The logo for the 19th Maccabiah Games (המכביה ה-19) | |
| Host city | Jerusalem, Israel |
|---|---|
| Nations | 77[1] |
| Debuting countries | 17 |
| Athletes | 7,500[1] |
| Events | 490 Medals 34 Sports |
| Opening | July 18, 2013 |
| Closing | July 30, 2013 |
| Opened by | Shimon Peres |
| Main venue | Teddy Stadium |
The 19th Maccabiah (Hebrew: המכביה התשע-עשרה) were held during July 18 to 30, 2013.
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.[2][3][4] The Maccabiah held competitions in 42 disciplines, in 34 sports.[5] 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.
- ^ a b "Opening Ceremony". maccabiah.com. 28 June 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.
- ^ "Maccabiah Games Welcome 7500 Athletes". Christian Broadcasting Network. July 18, 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ Aharoni, Oren (July 16, 2013). "Biggest Maccabiah ever begins Thursday". Ynet News. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ Silverman, Anav (July 22, 2013). "Maccabiah Games: Uniting Jewish Athletes Across the World". HuffPost. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
- ^ "Games Schedule" (PDF). maccabiah.com. 28 June 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 28 June 2013.