Israel Announces Final Roster for U16 Girls Basketball Team Ahead of European Championship
The final roster for Israel's U16 girls basketball team has been announced as they prepare to compete in the European Championship in Pitești, Romania. Following strong performances by Israel's youth women's basketball teams, the cadet team aims to continue the momentum in the sport. The championship games begin on Friday, with Israel drawn into Group B alongside Italy, Latvia, and Turkey. The team will face Italy on Friday, Latvia on Saturday, and Turkey on Sunday.
The squad, led by head coach Daniela Reuven, includes players Neta Shenkar, Mika Sharaf, Tahal Dugan, Linda Lifer, Eden Poles, Ella Maoz Berda, Neta Rozmarin, Meisad Abed, Adi Levi, Dafna Winterfeld, Rona Tzalal, and Michal Abudraham. Supporting staff features assistant coach Roy Levin, fitness coach Ofek Geva Cohen, physiotherapist Michal Nissim, and team manager Lilach Weiss Rozenberg.
Israel's youth teams have recently reached two finals, and this tournament represents an opportunity to cap off a successful summer for Israeli women's basketball. The team is focused on strong group stage performances to advance further in the competition.
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