Israel Advances to Women's Lacrosse World Championship Quarterfinals with Perfect Group Stage

The Israeli women's lacrosse team secured a spot in the quarterfinals of the World Lacrosse Championship by finishing first in their group. They achieved a flawless group stage record with three wins, including a notable 11-9 victory over the strong host nation, Japan. Earlier, Israel also defeated the Philippines 12-6 and the Czech Republic 20-8. The quarterfinal match is scheduled for Wednesday, where Israel is expected to face a formidable Australian team, depending on the final results of the other group.

Having recently won the European Championship in box lacrosse held in the Czech Republic, the Israeli team aims to continue their impressive run and make history by winning the World Championship. Ian Kadish, CEO of the Lacrosse Association and head of the delegation, expressed pride in the players, highlighting their strong spirit and belief in their goals as key to this unforgettable victory for Israeli lacrosse. Eric Kaplan, President and CEO of "Eilat," the umbrella organization for non-Olympic sports, praised the team for bringing honor to Israeli sports and affirmed confidence in their potential to make history at the World Championship.