Monday, June 24, 2013

Designated U.S. Olympic Committee Multi-Sport Organization

Maccabi USA (MUSA), the national organization of the Maccabi World Union that organizes the U.S. team for the World Maccabiah Games, has been selected by the United States Olympic Committee as a Multi-Sport Organization  partner. The nonprofit organization becomes one of 35 MSOs nationwide to be recognized by the USOC for its ability to cultivate a national interest in sport and increase opportunities for participation internationally, nationally and at the grassroots level.  

"The USOC is pleased to welcome Maccabi USA to its family of Multi-Sport Organizations," said Alicia McConnell, USOC director of athlete services and programs. "Maccabi USA's efforts are a terrific example of how to enhance participation in sport at the national and international levels, and we look forward to working together to add more opportunities in the years to come."     

 "We, at Maccabi USA, are proud and honored with this recognition by the USOC," said Maccabi USA President Ron Carner. "We want to thank the USOC for acknowledging the effort required to organize the U.S. team's participation in the World Maccabiah Games - the world's third largest international sports competition."