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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 wins bronze at World Lacrosse Championship against Haudenosaunee

Summary

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.

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•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.

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1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Israel Races Out to Historic World Bronze vs. Haudenosaunee

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(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
— Yahoo Sports

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