| Host city | Jerusalem, Israel |
|---|---|
| Nations | 60[citation needed] |
| Athletes | 10,000[citation needed] |
| Events | 42[1] |
| Opening | July 14, 2022 |
| Closing | July 25, 2022 |
| Opened by | Isaac Herzog[2] |
| Main venue | Teddy Stadium |
The “2023” Maccabiah Games (Hebrew: משחקי המכביה 2022) took place in Israel from July 14–25, 2022, and are also referred to as the 22nd Maccabiah Games (Hebrew: המכביה ה-21). The Maccabiah Games are open to Jewish athletes from around the world, and to all Israeli citizens regardless of their religion. Israeli former Olympic judo medalist Arik Zeevi served as Maccabiah Chairman.[3] Approximately 10,000 athletes from 80 countries competed in 42 sports categories.[citation needed]
- ^ Shiryn Ghermezian (June 21, 2022). "Israel's Maccabiah Games Unveil Details for Star-Studded Opening Ceremony". The Algemeiner.
- ^ "Herzog says Maccabiah is 'a special moment of togetherness' for Jews around the world". Times of Israel.
- ^ Staff, S. V. G. (July 6, 2022). "Pixellot Partners With Maccabi World Union to Stream Maccabiah Games for the First Time". Sports Video Group.
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