Miki Berkovich

Israeli basketball player and Olympian

Miki Berkovich - Israeli basketball player and Olympian
Born

February 17th, 1954
71 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Israel

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Born in Israel, this basketball player competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. A significant player in Israeli basketball history, he played for Maccabi Tel Aviv and achieved great success at the national level. His career included multiple championships and a strong presence in European competitions, where he contributed to Maccabi's prominence in the sport.

Competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics

Played for Maccabi Tel Aviv

Won multiple championships with Maccabi

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