July 12, 2026
Historic achievement: The youth team advanced to the European Championship final
צילום: FIBA
Israel's women's basketball youth team defeated Belgium 78:69.
They advanced for the first time to the European Championship final for under-20.
Israel achieved its fifth victory in six games in the tournament.
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The team has already secured at least a silver medal. Now, they are just one win away from winning the European Championship. In the final, Israel will face France. The match will take place today. Maayan Cohen led Israel with 26 points. Ayala Oren added 16 points.
The team coach said that the goal now is to win the championship. He praised the players. He added that this achievement brings a moment of joy to the country.