Israeli Youth Water Polo Teams Gear Up for Busy Summer with Five International Championships
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jul 7, 2026
What happened
In summer 2026, five Israeli youth water polo teams will compete in three World Championships and two European Championships, marking a significant milestone for the sport in Israel. The tournaments will take place in Croatia, Spain, and Portugal, featuring strong international competition and the return of Russian teams to European play. Israeli officials highlight this as a testament to years of investment in developing young talent.
- 01Five Israeli youth water polo teams will compete in three World and two European Championships in summer 2026.
- 02The under-16 girls and boys teams will compete in World Championships in Croatia starting July 25 and August 3 respectively.
- 03The under-18 girls will compete in the World Championship in Tenerife, Spain, in mid-August.
- 04The under-20 women's team faces a tough group in the European Championship in Portugal from August 1 to 8.
- 05The under-20 men's team competes in the second tier of the European Championship in Portugal, aiming to advance.
- 06Russian teams return to European water polo competitions for the first time since early 2022.
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