24 October 2011 - Archery included in the Maccabiah Games 2013

Archery included in the Maccabiah Games 2013 Lausanne – 24 October 2011
The Israeli Archery Association has informed World Archery that our sport will be included in the 19th World Maccabiah Games to be held from 17-30 July 2013 in Israel. The venues for the competition are located throughout the country and are assigned by sport. The Opening Ceremony will be held on 18 July.   The archery competition will certainly be shot at 70 metres for recurve and 50 metres for compound. A mixed team event will be organised if there are enough teams. There might also be an 18 metres event which may be held outdoors. However, the format and programme for archery still need to be finalised.   The Maccabiah Games is an international Jewish sports event similar to the Olympics held in Israel every four years under the auspices of the Maccabi Federation, affiliated with the Maccabi World Union. The event is open to Jewish athletes as well as Israeli athletes regardless of religion. Arab Israelis have also competed in it.   Any archer who is interested to participate in these Games should contact Archery.Maccabiah@gmail.com.   Jay BEN-ARI Israeli Archery Association   Edited by World Archery Communication