Israel's U20 Women's Basketball Team Reaches Historic European Championship Final
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Israel's U20 women's basketball team made history by reaching the European Championship final with a 78-69 win over Belgium, led by Maayan Cohen's record-breaking shooting and Gal Raviv's double-double. They will face France or Spain in the final.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel's U20 women's basketball team reached the European Championship final for the first time.
- They defeated Belgium 78-69 with a strong start and maintained the lead throughout.
- Maayan Cohen set a tournament record for three-pointers made in a game.
- Gal Raviv recorded a double-double and is a candidate for tournament MVP.
- Belgium narrowed the gap late, but Israel's defense and key shots secured the win.
- Israel will face the winner of France vs. Spain in the final as underdogs but with a medal secured.
For the first time in history, Israel's under-20 women's basketball team has advanced to the final of the European Championship after defeating Belgium 78-69 on July 11, 2026. The team, coached by Tal Natan, started strong with a 12-0 run and maintained their lead throughout the game. Maayan Cohen set a tournament record with her outstanding three-point shooting, while Gal Raviv, a candidate for the tournament's MVP, recorded a double-double. The match saw Israel leading 24-20 after the first quarter and extending their advantage to 43-25 by halftime. Although Belgium fought back in the third quarter, narrowing the gap to 63-46, Israel held firm in the final quarter, resisting a Belgian comeback that reduced the deficit to nine points. Key three-pointers and solid defense secured Israel's 78-69 victory. Israel will face the winner of the France-Spain semifinal in the final, entering as underdogs but motivated to claim their first gold medal after already securing a podium finish.
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