2023 Maccabiah Games
| Host city | Ruhpolding, Germany |
|---|---|
| Nations | 20 |
| Athletes | 400 |
| Opening | 1 January 2023 |
| Closing | 9 January 2023 |
| Winter | |
The 3rd Winter Maccabiah was an international winter sports sports event held from 1 January 2023 to 9 January 2023 in Ruhpolding, Germany.[1][2] Approximately 400 athletes from 20 nations participated in the games.[3] The 2023 Maccabiah Games were notable for being the first Jewish Winter Maccabiah Games in 87 years. [1][2] German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock highlighted the event as a celebration of Jewish culture and identity. Josef Schuster, President of the Central Council of Jews in Germany, described the games as a significant symbol of Jewish life in Germany.
History
[edit | edit source]The Winter Maccabiah served to revive a historical tradition and provided an opportunity for Jewish athletes to compete in winter sports in a significant cultural context. About 400 athletes participated in various sports, including alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, biathlon, figure skating, Bavarian curling, and snow volleyball. The event featured an opening ceremony on January 1, along with cultural activities such as a combination havdalah and pool party, a Kabbalat Shabbat, and a closing ceremony on January 9. Events were livestreamed on YouTube.
Participants
[edit | edit source]The 2023 Winter Maccabiah was open to participants who are members of Jewish Maccabi sports clubs worldwide, regardless of religion or nationality. 20 nations participated, including:
- File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia
- File:Flag of Germany.svg Germany – host country and largest delegation[3]
- File:Flag of Israel.svg Israel
- File:Flag of Ukraine.svg Ukraine
- File:Flag of the United States.svg United States – all sports but snow volleyball
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References
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