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Israeli Under-16 Water Polo Team Finishes 27th at World Championship with Strong Final Win
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Israel's under-16 water polo team finished 27th at the World Championship in Croatia, closing with a 17-6 win over Slovenia. Coach Rotem Zuckerman praised the team's progress and experience. Meanwhile, Israel's under-20 team prepares to start the European Championship in Portugal.
- 01Israel's U16 water polo team placed 27th at the World Championship in Croatia.
- 02They ended with a 17-6 victory over Slovenia, dominating the second half.
- 03Coach Rotem Zuckerman noted significant player improvement and valuable experience.
- 04Yehali Weinberg scored five goals in the final match.
- 05Israel's U20 team will start the European Championship in Portugal facing Russia.
- 06The U20 group also includes Belgium, Britain, Switzerland, and Ukraine.
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