Israel Women's Lacrosse Team Reaches European Championship Semifinals
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
The Israeli women's lacrosse team qualified for the 2027 World Championship by reaching the semifinals of the European Sixes Lacrosse Championships in Spain. They secured their spot by defeating the Netherlands 22-7 in the quarterfinals. The tournament is a qualifier for the 2028 Olympics, with the top five teams advancing to the World Championship.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's women's lacrosse team reached the European Championship semifinals in Spain.
- The team secured a spot in the 2027 World Championship in Colorado Springs.
- The European Championship also serves as a qualifier for the 2028 Olympic Games.
- Israel defeated the Netherlands 22-7 in the quarterfinals.
- The championship is a six-a-side format event.
The Israeli women's lacrosse team has advanced to the semifinals of the 2026 European Sixes Lacrosse Championships held in Salou, Spain. By reaching this stage, they have secured a spot in the 2027 World Championship in Colorado Springs. This tournament also serves as a qualifier for the 2028 Olympic Games. In their quarterfinal match, Israel decisively defeated the Netherlands with a score of 22-7. The championship is a six-a-side format, and the top five teams will earn berths to the World Championship. Other quarterfinal matchups include Italy versus Germany, Great Britain against Poland, and the Czech Republic playing Ireland.