Maccabiah 2026 launches in Tel Aviv under theme 'More Than Ever
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:59 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
The Maccabiah 2026 officially begins with a launch ceremony in Tel Aviv, featuring the theme 'More Than Ever.' Scheduled for July 1-14, 2026, the Games aim to unite athletes and families from global Jewish communities. Paralympic taekwondo champion Asaf Yasur and Olympic judo silver medalist Inbar Lanir will light the Maccabiah torch during the opening ceremony. The event follows last year's postponement due to Operation Rising Lion and is viewed as a symbol of hope and resilience amidst recent challenges faced by Israel. The launch ceremony included performances and appearances by notable athletes and public figures.
- •Torchbearers Yasur and Lanir symbolize elite athletic achievement.
- •The Games are set to take place from July 1-14, 2026.
- •Maccabiah celebrates its significance after being postponed last year.
- •Cultural performances highlighted the launch ceremony.
- •The event is seen as a symbol of recovery for Israel.
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — Maccabiah 2026 launched in Tel Aviv under theme 'More Than Ever'
"The road to Maccabiah 2026 began in Tel Aviv this week with a launch ceremony that unveiled the “More Than Ever” theme and announced the torchbearers for the opening event. The road to Maccabiah 2026 officially began this week as organizers launched the Games at a festive ceremony atop Tel Aviv City Hall, unveiling the event’s theme, “More Than Ever,” and announcing that Paralympic taekwondo champion Asaf Yasur and Olympic judo silver medalist Inbar Lanir will light the Maccabiah torch at the op
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