Marcelo Katz was chosen to light the Maccabee torch in recognition of the journey he took in all the Maccabee Pan American Games. A perfect example of the Maccabean spirit, a true representative in the transmission of values, a permanent collaborator of several institutions, a model of community leader, and therefore, deserving of this honor.
He participated in children's and veterans' Maccabeadas for 50 years. As a player, he won 9 medals in international Maccabeadas and another 3 as a technical director. A community leader!