Israel's Women's Box Lacrosse Team Wins First-Ever European Championship

Israel's women's box lacrosse team achieved a historic victory by winning the European Championship held in the Czech Republic. In the final match on July 4, 2026, they decisively defeated Germany 10-1 to claim the first-ever women's box lacrosse European title. Prior to the final, Israel dominated their group stage without any losses, securing wins against England, the Czech Republic, Finland, and the Netherlands. In the semifinals, they beat Ireland 11-4 to advance to the final.

Box lacrosse is a faster, more physical indoor variant of traditional lacrosse, played with six players per side instead of ten, and features a shot clock. The sport is set to debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, adding significance to Israel's accomplishment.

Ian Kadish, CEO of the Israel Lacrosse Association, expressed immense pride in the team's performance, highlighting their representation of Israeli strength and the association's efforts to promote the sport domestically. Eric Kaplan, President and CEO of the "Eilat" Federation, also praised the team for making history and demonstrating the high capabilities of Israeli female athletes, congratulating the players, coaching staff, and the lacrosse association on this remarkable achievement.