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NewsMiami's Community NewspapersSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade

Alper JCC Miami youth basketball team wins gold medal at Toronto Maccabi Games

The Alper JCC Miami boys 15U basketball team secured a gold medal at the JCC International Maccabi Games in Toronto, Canada. This victory marks the delegation's first basketball gold medal in twenty years.

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Why It Matters

This event represents a significant athletic achievement for the local Alper JCC youth sports program in an international competition.

Key Facts

  • Twenty-one athletes from Alper JCC Miami participated in the JCC International Maccabi Games.
  • The boys 15U basketball team won the gold medal in the championship final.
  • The team defeated host Team Toronto to secure the win.
  • This is the first basketball gold medal for the Alper JCC Miami delegation in two decades.

Who's Mentioned

other13“Minimum age of athletes.”otherJCC International Maccabi Games“The international sports competition held in Toronto.”personIrene Tzanani“CEO of Alper JCC Miami.”other21“Number of athletes in the delegation.”locationToronto“Host city for the JCC International Maccabi Games.”other17“Maximum age of athletes.”organizationAlper JCC Miami“The local community center that sent the delegation of athletes.”personSloane Weiner“Member of the Team Miami dance delegation.”