The 22nd Maccabiah, originally scheduled for July 2025, was half the size of the previous "Jewish Olympics," but even so, thousands of athletes from 40+ countries reported to Israel from July 1-13, 2026. The Maccabi USA contingent was also smaller than years' past, but the women's rugby team was ready to compete in the second-ever competition. Seven Jewish Americans participated in the two-week sporting event and returned home with a silver medal.
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