The Maccabiah Games are open to Jewish
athletes from around the world, and to all Israeli citizens regardless of their
religion. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee.
Approximately 10,000 athletes, from 80 countries, are expected to compete in 42
sports categories.
During the Maccabiah, the Israel Amateur Radio Club is running two teams of Israeli amateur radio stations, using special callsigns with the suffix MG: 4X21MG and 4Z21MG (MG=Maccabiah Games).
This project is
supported by Maccabiah World Union, and the chairman of the 21st Games,
Mr. Arik Zeevi.