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Levy-Smith and Byerly Set to Represent Israel at Lacrosse Worlds

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Courtroom-sketch editorial illustration of Israel's women's national lacrosse players standing shoulder to shoulder in white-and-blue uniforms before a match

Colorado assistant coach Racheli Levy-Smith and midfielder Amelia Byerly will represent Israel at the 2026 World Lacrosse Women's Championship in Tokyo from July 24 through August 2. Israel opens Pool D against the Philippines on July 24, then faces Czechia on July 26 and host Japan on July 27. Both previously wore Israel's colors at the 2024 under-20 world championship, where the team finished 13th. The senior championship brings 16 national teams together for 44 games at Oi Stadium and Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium.

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