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The Maccabiah Games

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The first Maccabiah Games, a multi-sport event for Jewish athletes, were held in 1932.

They now take place every four years in Israel.

Rachel Naylor speaks to Carina Benninga, who won a gold medal in 1989, as captain of the Dutch hockey team.

(Photo: Carina Benninga, top row, second from left, and the Dutch hockey team at the Maccabiah Games in 1989. Credit: Carina Benninga)

Published on Thursday, 29th December 2022.

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