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Maccabiah Games Kick Off in Jerusalem with 180 Million Shekel Budget and 300 Million Expected Revenue
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First reported by Ynet · 5 hours ago
What happened
The 22nd Maccabiah Games open Wednesday in Jerusalem with a 180 million shekel budget and expected 300 million shekel revenue, delayed by a year due to conflict with Iran.
- 01Maccabiah Games open Wednesday at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem.
- 02Total cost is 180 million shekels, with 63 million from Ministry of Culture.
- 03Opening ceremony costs 15 million shekels.
- 04Expected revenue for Israel is 300 million shekels.
- 05Athletes spend $5,000-$10,000 each on travel and participation.
- 06Games postponed from 2025 due to Iran conflict, causing 20 million shekel loss.
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