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Kyte plays down concerns over 2013 Maccabiah

GB organisers call for calm after Maccabiah prices reach new high

October 6, 2011 13:19
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By

Danny Caro,

Danny Caro

3 min read

Athletes should not be put off applying for the 2013 Maccabiah Games as a result of spiralling costs.

That is the view of David Kyte, the head of delegation for Team GB, after a major price increase of £1,155 per athlete from the 2009 Jewish Olympics was announced.

GB are expecting to send their largest-ever delegation of over 500 competitors, managers, coaches, medical staff and management team to Israel in two years but there is a fear that many could be out-priced.

Kyte said: "You have to understand it is a very tough environment. We've lost 25 per cent on the dollar from 2009 and are looking to find a corporate sponsor.

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