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- Title
FORMATION AND EARLY WORK OF "MACCABI" SPORTS ASSOCIATION ORADEA.
- Authors
Ştefan, MAROTI; Gheorghe, DUMITRESCU
- Abstract
Purpose. This paper aims to present the conditions and the key events that led to the establishment of Maccabi Oradea sports association. Methods. The paper was carried out based on the study of monographic works regarding Oradea, the history of sports in this town, a series of documents from the National Archives of Romania, Bihor County Sports Directorate, in particular articles of sports publications in "Sporthirlap, Nagyvárad" relating to the establishment and sports activity among the Hebrew community in Oradea, in the period 1920 to 1925. Results. Based on the analysis of information contained in the sources consulted there are presented the actions of the representatives of Zionist movement in Oradea, and other Hebrew community representatives that preceded the establishment of the sports association, people who have contributed decisively to this process. Also, the paper refers to a number of organizational aspects of the association, the involvement of the local leaders in supporting the Department of football, results in local and national competitions during the period studied. Conclusions. The establishment of Maccabi Oradea sports association was done under the influence and leadership of the Zionist movement as an expression of the will of the local Hebrew community. Maccabi, through the work of its members, through their results, honorably represented the Hebrew community of Oradea, helping the sports education of the Hebrew ethnic population and helping to promote the Hebrew national spirit.
- Subjects
ORADEA (Romania); ATHLETIC associations; MACCABIAH Games; HISTORY of sports; SPORTS records; JEWS in sports; HISTORY; JEWISH history
- Publication
Ovidius University Annals, Series Physical Education & Sport/Science, Movement & Health, 2010, Vol 10, Issue 2, p899
- ISSN
2285-777X
- Publication type
Article