Having grown from 390 athletes from fourteen countries to nine
thousand athletes from seventy-eight countries, the Maccabiah Games
(or the "Jewish Olympics," as it has come to be known) continue to
gain popularity. The Maccabiah Games, which take place in Israel,
first began in 1932, and the latest games took place in July of
2013, with the debut of participants from Cuba, Albania, and
Nicaragua. Sports range from table tennis to ice hockey,
basketball, chess, and much more. Past participants have included
former NBA coach Larry Brown, Olympic swimmers Mark Spitz and Jason
Lezak, and Olympic gymnast Mitch Gaylord, among others. The Jewish
Olympics details the history of the Maccabiah Games, including how
they began, how they have grown in popularity, how they have
impacted the Jewish community worldwide, and much more. In
addition, it highlights the countless special achievements of the
athletes over the course of the nineteen games. The Jewish Olympics
is a detailed and fascinating history that will interest any sports
fan, as well as individuals interested in cultural events. Skyhorse
Publishing, as well as our Sports Publishing imprint, is proud to
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committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes
overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not
otherwise find a home.
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