Israel's U18 Women's Water Polo Team Beats South Africa 19-11 at World Championship

Israel's U18 women's water polo team secured their second victory at the World Championship, defeating South Africa 19-11 on August 18, 2026. This win followed their initial triumph over Zimbabwe and marks significant progress for the team in the tournament. Key players Libi Gur Koren and Teva Dorfman each scored five goals, with Gur Koren named the game's Most Valuable Player. The team, coached by Aftachia Hayevonia, will next face Australia on August 19 at 20:00 Israel time. Hayevonia expressed pride in the team's strong start and emphasized their goal to advance step by step in the competition. Dana Tertatzky, CEO of the Water Polo Association, highlighted the ongoing growth and development of Israel's water polo teams across age groups, noting the summer's fruitful progress and the accumulation of valuable experience for future achievements.