Our stay in Israel began in early July, with many of our teams traveling to Israel for training camps. It was important to the teams to be able to begin building 'team' right here in Israel.

I am so proud of the ISRAEL CONNECT (IC) program and the impact it has had on all the athletes, coaches and staff. Men's Basketball Assistant Coach, Mike Carter, just told me this afternoon that he learned more about the history and culture of Israel during the IC program than he did during the 13 years he lived here.

After the IC program we started our competitions. I love the intensity of the the competition and the will to win. However, the moment the final whistle blows, what matters more is the great camaraderie between the athletes and the nations.

Camaraderie and team spirit are two important elements of the Maccabiah Experience for all our athletes.  There have been many bonding moments over the last three weeks and all of our athletes will take home lifelong memories.

Before we march into Teddy Stadium tomorrow night for the Closing Ceremony, we will have accomplished our mission of Building Jewish Pride Through Sports.

Ron Carter
President, Maccabi USA

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Competition Results and Highlights

To view results for all completions, please visit the Maccabiah Website .

 
The USA Women's Water Polo made history at the World Maccabiah Games as the first ever Women's Water Polo Team win gold in their win over Israel.

CORRECTION - GOLF RESULTS: The link provided in yesterday's update was not correct.  For up-to-date information about the Golf Competition results, please CLICK HERE.

EQUESTRIAN:
Jumping:
Team Silver
Individual Gold - Rebecca Weissbard
Dressage:
Day 1 - Rebbeca Brown 5th Place
Day 2 - Bronze - Wendy Garfinkle; Rebecca Brown 4th Place

WOMEN'S FIELD HOCKEY
Bronze Medal

BASKETBALL
Men's - Gold Medal
Women's - Gold Medal
Wheelchair USA/World Team - Silver Medal

OPEN RUGBY
Men's 15's - Bronze Medal

SOCCER
Open Men's - Gold Medal
Open Women's - Gold Medal
Juniors Girls - Gold Medal

SOFTBALL
Open Men's - Gold Medal
Open Women's - Gold Medal
Masters Mens - Silver Medal

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About Maccabi USA

Maccabi USA is a federally-recognized not-for-profit 501 (c)(3) organization with an extensive history of enriching Jewish lives through athletic, cultural and educational programs. The organization is the official sponsor of the United States Team to the world Maccabiah Games, The Pan American Maccabi Games, and the Maccabi competitions in Europe and Australia, as well as a sponsor of the JCC Maccabi Games for teens in North America. As the official Maccabi representative in the U.S., Maccabi USA supports Jewish athletic endeavors, enhanced by cultural and educational activities in the USA, Israel and throughout the Diaspora.

Maccabi USA develops, promotes and supports international, national and regional athletic-based activities and facilities. It strives to provide Jewish athletes the world over the opportunity to share their heritage and customs in competitive athletic settings and supports programs that embody the Maccabi ideals of Jewish Continuity, Zionism and Excellence in Sport. Maccabi USA Builds Jewish Pride through Sports.