Israel wins bronze at World Lacrosse Championship against Haudenosaunee
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Israel secured a historic bronze medal at the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship by defeating Haudenosaunee, 7-4, on August 2 in Japan. Israel took an early lead in the match, with standout performances including a hat trick from Sam Fisher and strong defensive efforts from goalies Orlay Sedransk and Julie Krupnick. Racheli Levy-Smith excelled in draw controls, winning five in the bronze match. This victory marks Israel's best finish in the tournament's history, surpassing their previous sixth-place result. The championship event overall showcased impressive improvements from various nations, including notable finishes from Puerto Rico and Argentina.
- •Israel defeated Haudenosaunee, 7-4, in the bronze match.
- •Sam Fisher scored a hat trick, leading Israel's offense.
- •Racheli Levy-Smith excelled with five draw controls.
- •This is Israel's first-ever bronze medal at the World Lacrosse Championship.
- •Puerto Rico and Argentina also achieved historic finishes in the tournament.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Israel Races Out to Historic World Bronze vs. Haudenosaunee
"(Photo Courtesy of World Lacrosse) No matter the result, Sunday was going to be historic at the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship. Israel beat the Haudenosaunee, 7-4, for the bronze in a landmark moment for the nation’s lacrosse program and in World Lacrosse history. It was also the best-ever finish for
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