EMG2015 „Let’s Play Together“

„Let’s Play Together“ (LPT) is a series of friendly games within the 14th European Maccabi Games 2015 in which Maccabi athletes play against pro- and celebrity teams. “Let’s Play Together” uses the sportive-friendly competition to send a message of tolerance and openness and stand up against racism, anti-Semitism and other forms of discrimination. In addition, LPT also wants to spread the concept of a united Europe.

“Let’s Play Together” starts with a female hockey match on August 2, 2015 at 2 pm. A Berlin selection will play against an EMG2015 selection.

After that there will be the football match on August 2, 2015 at 5 pm at Stadion am Wurfplatz, Olympiapark. The former World and European Champions (DFB All-Stars) will be mixed with selected EMG2015 players in order to compete in two teams. A spectacular game which will attract a broad audience.

The second “Let’s Play Together” is a basketball match on August 3, 2015 at 7 pm at Sporthalle Charlottenburg. A selection of the EMG2015 basketball players will compete against a team of ALBA Berlin and Maccabi Tel Aviv players. Basketball fans, especially those of ALBA Berlin, will be attracted by this exciting match.

“Let’s Play Together” unites the Jewish participants, non-Jewish athletes and a broad audience and makes it a special cultural highlight.

The admission is free.