Israel Women's Lacrosse Team Crowned European Champions
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
The Israeli women's lacrosse team won the European Sixes Championship by defeating Great Britain 11-10 in the final in Spain. This perfect tournament run, with seven wins, secures their qualification for the 2027 World Championship in the USA. The Sixes discipline will debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, a key goal for the team.
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- Israel's women's lacrosse team won the European Sixes Championship, beating Great Britain 11-10 in the final.
- The team achieved a perfect record with seven wins in seven games throughout the tournament.
- This victory qualifies Israel for the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championship in Colorado Springs, USA.
- Sixes lacrosse will be an Olympic sport at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, a major target for the team.
- The team's goalkeeper, Orly Sedransky, was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player (MVP).
The Israeli women's lacrosse team has won the European Sixes Championship, defeating Great Britain 11-10 in a thrilling final held in Salou, Spain. The victory marks a perfect tournament for the team, with seven wins in seven games.
Rachli Levy-Smith scored the decisive goal in the final minutes, breaking a 10-10 tie. Earlier, Hannah Hilkoff scored just before halftime to give Israel a 7-6 lead, and goalkeeper Orly Sedransky made crucial saves in the second half. The team also secured a dramatic 15-14 win against the Czech Republic in the semifinals, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.
Israel's path to the gold medal included dominant performances in the group stage, where they finished first with wins over Portugal (42-3), Latvia (29-3), France (32-6), and Poland (20-5). They scored a total of 123 goals while conceding only 17 in these four matches. In the quarterfinals, Israel defeated the Netherlands 22-7, securing a spot in the 2027 World Lacrosse Sixes Championship in Colorado Springs, USA.
The 2027 World Championship is a key step towards qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where Sixes lacrosse will be an official sport. This European title follows a successful year for Israeli women's lacrosse, including a bronze medal at the World Championship in Philadelphia and a European Championship win in Box lacrosse.
Head coach Cara Mupo expressed pride in the team's resilience and unity, emphasizing their role in representing Israeli women and girls in the sport and their Olympic aspirations. Captain Rachel Rosenberg highlighted the team's strong bond and belief in their shared goal, looking forward to the World Championship and the Olympics. Tournament MVP Orly Sedransky stated that their achievements are for the lacrosse community in Israel, both present and future.
Ian Cadish, CEO of the Lacrosse Association, praised the players for their record-breaking achievements, calling it their third medal in five months. Erick Kaplan, President and CEO of the "Elat" Association for Non-Olympic Sports, celebrated the gold medal as a testament to the team's elite status and reaffirmed the association's commitment to supporting their Olympic quest.
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