Asaf Goren Elected Chairman of Maccabi World Union

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Asaf Goren was elected chairman of Maccabi World Union at the movement's annual congress, which is currently taking place at the Maccabiah Village, with the participation of about 100 representatives of Maccabi movements from around the world. Goren replaces Amir Peled in the role.

Goren, who among other roles served as the movement's emissary in the U.S., said after the election: "An challenging era for Israel and for Judaism". The congress was held at the Maccabiah Village, and representatives of Maccabi movements from various countries around the world took part.

During the annual congress of the Maccabi movement, Doron Shitrok was also elected chairman of the 23rd Maccabiah. Shitrok will oversee the games to be held in Israel in 2029, and was appointed to the post in place of Goren, who was appointed chairman of Maccabi World Union.