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Maccabi Ashdod Hosts American College Basketball Team for Joint Event
Maccabi Ashdod hosted the basketball team from Allen University in South Carolina for a joint practice and exhibition game aimed at combating antisemitism and racism through sports.
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- 01Maccabi Ashdod hosted Allen University's basketball team for a joint practice and exhibition game.
- 02The visit aimed to combat antisemitism and racism by promoting tolerance through sports.
- 03The event was funded by the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Max Project.
- 04Ashdod Captain Robert Turner expressed pride in hosting players from his home region.
- 05Israeli Consul General Eitan Weiss highlighted sports' role in connecting cultures and communities.
The visit, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Max Project, was organized to strengthen ties between Israel and the African American community. Both Israeli and American participants highlighted the power of sports to connect people across different backgrounds.
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