22nd Maccabiah Games Conclude with Ceremonial Torch Extinguishing in Tel Aviv
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The 22nd Maccabiah Games ended on July 13, 2026, in Tel Aviv after two weeks of competitions involving Jewish athletes from over 40 countries. The closing ceremony featured awards, a memorial film, and the torch extinguishing by Olympic medalist Artyom Dologopyat. Israeli Culture and Sports Minister Miki Zohar praised the event's success and the strengthened ties between diaspora Jews and Israel.
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- The 22nd Maccabiah Games ended on July 13, 2026, in Tel Aviv after nearly two weeks of events.
- Over 40 countries participated, including about 1,000 youth competing for the first time.
- Key awards were given and the Maccabiah flag was placed in the Jewish Sports Museum.
- A memorial film honored those killed since October 7, emphasizing Jewish resilience.
- Olympic medalist Artyom Dologopyat symbolically extinguished the Maccabiah torch.
- Minister Miki Zohar highlighted the event's success and diaspora-Israel connections.
The 22nd Maccabiah Games concluded on July 13, 2026, with a festive closing ceremony held at the Tel Aviv Expo Center. The event marked the end of nearly two weeks of competitions and cultural exchanges among thousands of Jewish athletes from over 40 countries, including approximately 1,000 first-time youth participants. During the ceremony, key excellence awards were presented, and the Maccabiah flag was entrusted to the Jewish Sports Museum for safekeeping.
A memorial and revival film was shown, dedicated to those killed and fallen since October 7, highlighting the enduring spirit of Israeli and Jewish resilience. The symbolic extinguishing of the Maccabiah torch was performed by Olympic medalist and Maccabiah ambassador Artyom Dologopyat, signaling the close of the games until the next edition.
Israeli Minister of Culture and Sports Miki Zohar expressed his joy at the event's conclusion, emphasizing the meaningful connections forged between Jewish diaspora athletes and Israel. He thanked the World Maccabi Movement, the Maccabiah management, the Jewish National Fund, local authorities, thousands of workers and volunteers, security forces, and the athletes themselves, concluding with the phrase, "The people of Israel live!"
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