Israel's Under-16 Basketball Team Beats Greece 89-84 in European Championship
Israel's under-16 basketball team secured a significant 89-84 victory over Greece on August 8, 2026, during the European Championship held in Romania. After a strong start with a win against Georgia, Israel improved to 2-0 in the early group stage and currently leads Group C. The match featured a notable comeback as Israel overcame a double-digit deficit in the second quarter, outscoring Greece 49-33 in the second half to clinch the win.
Maor Sela led the Israeli team with 20 points and 10 rebounds, supported by Yanai Lachmanovitch with 16 points and Rotem Ben David contributing 15 points along with 7 assists and 6 rebounds. Other key contributors included Ido Ziv with 12 points, Ilai Saroya with 11, and Nitzan Klein with 9 points and 7 rebounds. Greece's team featured Athanasios Spanoulis, son of basketball legend Vassilis Spanoulis, who finished with 10 points and 4 rebounds.
This victory highlights Israel's strong performance in the tournament and their ability to rally against tough opponents. The team now aims to maintain their lead in the group and advance further in the championship.
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