Representatives of Argentina’s delegation to the 2026 Maccabiah Games met with Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada ahead of their departure for Israel to compete in the world’s largest Jewish sporting event.
The delegation, organized by Federación Argentina de Centros Comunitarios Macabeos (FACCMA), met with Milei and Argentine Chancellor Pablo Quirno to discuss the upcoming Games and Argentina’s participation.
According to FACCMA, Milei reaffirmed his support for Israel and democracy in the Middle East while expressing interest in the various sports in which Argentine athletes will compete.
During the visit, delegation members presented the president with the team’s official jersey bearing his name and the delegation jacket. He also received a copy of My Glorious Brothers by Howard Fast, which recounts the story of the Maccabees.
The delegation was led by FACCMA President Esteban Bluvol and included senior officials, athletes, coaches, and delegates, among them flag bearer Leonel Zolotow.
Deepening global connections through sports
Argentina’s athletes will represent both their country and its Jewish community at the 2026 Maccabiah Games, continuing a longstanding connection between Argentina, the global Jewish community, and the State of Israel.