JOIN TEAM AUSTRALIA FOR THE MACCABIAH 2026 GAMES

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Apply to join the Australian Delegation.

 

Maccabi Team Australia proudly invites you to apply as an athlete to join the Australian Delegation to the 22nd Maccabiah Games - M25, which will take place from 26 June to July 14, 2026 in Israel.

 

The application process has changed, making your decision to apply even more accessible.

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Applications will incur a once-off $100 partly refundable application fee for each individual sport you nominate for, and a $400 partly refundable fee for each Team Sport you nominate for. The Team Sport nomination fee includes the Team Selection session. No further payments are required until you are successfully appointed to the Australian Delegation.

 

COST TO NOMINATE:

- $100 for Individual Sports 

- $400 for Team Sports/Sports that require team selection session ($400 includes the cost of team selection session).  

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Individual sport $50 REFUNDABLE

In the event that; 

(i) MWU withdraws the sport due to lack international participants

(ii) MAI doesn’t have enough participants in a sport

(iii) Change Of Mind up until 31 October

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Team Sports Nomination fee $350 REFUNDABLE

In the event that;

(i)MAI doesn’t have enough participants in a sport to form a team

(ii) team selection session is not needed

(iii) Change Of Mind up until 31 October

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Please note that, after 31 October, preparations for team selection sessions will commence; therefore, the $400 nomination fee for team sports will be non-refundable.

 

Every four years, the Jewish Olympics brings together athletes, managers, coaches, and sporting enthusiasts from across the globe to compete in Israel to celebrate Jewish heritage, sportsmanship, and camaraderie.

 

We are excited to invite you to apply as an athlete for the world's third-largest sporting event, the Maccabiah Games - an experience like no other and one you will cherish forever.

 

The M25 games will focus on connections. Connecting with;

 

• Our Hearts

• Our Teammates

• The Diaspora

• Our Jewish Identity

• Israel

 

In these games, we all Connect As One!

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For over 90 years, the Maccabiah Games have exemplified the power of sports to foster unity and pride within the Jewish Community.

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The values of Maccabi Australia are deeply rooted in the history of this global event.

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• Teamwork

• Community

• Volunteerism

• Respect

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Susannah Swiatlo is Head of Operations for the Australian delegation.

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M25 promises to be the best yet, athletes will have the opportunity to compete at the highest level, igniting their competitive spirits and pushing the boundaries of their capabilities.

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Beyond the sporting arena, the Maccabiah offers participants, volunteers, and supporter’s an exceptional experience that one can only dream about.

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Whether you are an athlete, volunteer, coach, sports enthusiast, or passionate supporter, M25 offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience to connect with Israel, compete at the highest level, forge lifelong friendships, and wear the green and gold on the world stage.

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Jump online today, apply to join Team Australia as an athlete for M25, and start your journey with Australia's 20th Maccabiah Games Team. Are you ready to be part of the 22nd Maccabiah Games in 2025?

 

Let's make history together!