Israel U18 Girls Basketball Team Returns to Top Tier After Win Over Austria
The Israeli under-18 girls basketball team secured a 78-63 victory against Austria on August 8, 2026, advancing to the final of the Division B European Championship. This win marks Israel's return to the top tier of the European U18 tournament after a one-year absence. The Israeli team overcame a strong Austrian defense in the first half, leading 36-33 at halftime. The third quarter was closely contested, but Israel pulled away with a decisive 9-0 run near the end, maintaining the lead through the final buzzer. Key players Maya Zilbershlag and Rotem Shtikler led the scoring with 23 and 20 points respectively. Israel will face host nation Romania in the gold medal game on August 9 at 21:00, with live coverage on Sport 5.
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