As my friends and family many of you know the love I have for my sport of weightlifting, as well as the love for my religion, Judaism. This sport has taught me more about diligence, perseverance, and tenacity than any other are of my life. Yet, unfortunately, there is no competition within the United States where I can come together with my fellow Jewish weightlifting athletes to connect and enjoy the sport together. This is why I am Currently trying to petition to have weightlifting added back into the Maccabi games. If you could please share this page to any and all people; Jewish or not; weightlifters or not; American or not; to try and bring back this great opportunity for Jewish athletes.
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I competed and won gold in the '73 Macabbi Games (middle-heavyweight class). Was sorry to hear years later that the sport was no longer part of the program. By all mean, bring it back.
My son is a powerlifter and he would love the chance to compete. It brings people together and keeps the kids focused.
BRING IT BACK!!! so many lifters out there who want to compete. why keep it off the list?
please reinstate this important event in the collection of sports at thenMacabi Games
This is a great event which helps foster conditioning, endurance, & self-confidence.
I m an avid lifter, would love to see it in the games, bench press
Sign me up as soon as you reinstate this sport!
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As my friends and family many of you know the love I have for my sport of weightlifting, as well as the love for my religion, Judaism. This sport has taught me more about diligence, perseverance, and tenacity than any other are of my life. Yet, unfortunately, there is no competition within the United States where I can come together with my fellow Jewish weightlifting athletes to connect and enjoy the sport together. This is why I am Currently trying to petition to have weightlifting added back into the Maccabi games. If you could please share this page to any and all people; Jewish or not; weightlifters or not; American or not; to try and bring back this great opportunity for Jewish athletes.
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When I asked around, I'd heard that weightlifting was dropped for lack of interest, that there wasn't enough support from enough countries to justify its continued presence in the games. I invite anyone with more information to post.
I competed and won gold in the '73 Macabbi Games (middle-heavyweight class). Was sorry to hear years later that the sport was no longer part of the program. By all mean, bring it back.
My son is a powerlifter and he would love the chance to compete. It brings people together and keeps the kids focused.
BRING IT BACK!!! so many lifters out there who want to compete. why keep it off the list?
please reinstate this important event in the collection of sports at thenMacabi Games
This is a great event which helps foster conditioning, endurance, & self-confidence.
I m an avid lifter, would love to see it in the games, bench press
Sign me up as soon as you reinstate this sport!
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When I asked around, I'd heard that weightlifting was dropped for lack of interest, that there wasn't enough support from enough countries to justify its continued presence in the games. I invite anyone with more information to post.