1997 Maccabiah Games

The 1997 Maccabiah Games are remembered for being marred by a bridge collapse that killed several participants. The 15th Maccabiah had more than 5,000 athletes from 33 countries competing in 36 sports. New sports for the Games included beach volleyball, ice hockey, and taekwondo.

1997 Maccabiah Games

The 1997 Maccabiah Games are remembered for being marred by a bridge collapse that killed several participants. The 15th Maccabiah had more than 5,000 athletes from 33 countries competing in 36 sports. New sports for the Games included beach volleyball, ice hockey, and taekwondo.