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Historical achievement: The deaf team advanced to the semi-finals of the European Championship

Israel defeated Greece after 21 years of drought, qualifying for the Final Four for the first time in its history.

In doing so, she secured her place in next year's Olympics in Brazil

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Ahrela Weisberg

Friday, October 22, 2021, 1:45 p.m.

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Israel's basketball team for the deaf and hard of hearing recorded a historic achievement last night (Thursday): for the first time in its history, it qualified for the European Championship semi-finals - and also secured its place in next year's Olympics in Brazil.

The blue-and-whites defeated Greece 73:82 and will face Ukraine in the Final Four today.

The victory in the quarterfinals was Israel's first over the Greeks after 21 years of drought.

"We came back from a big delay, and we made our way to the semi-finals in a special way," said coach Adir Zrihan.

"I am proud of what we have done here. I told the players that we must stay with our feet on the ground and get ready for the semi-finals against a strong opponent, to try to break another record and pick up a medal."

More on Walla!

"Breaking the limits of our limit": Israel's team at the European Championship for the Deaf

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They have reason to rejoice and be proud.

The Israeli team celebrates after the victory over Greece (Photo: courtesy of those photographed)

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Team captain Orr Fogel: "It is a victory that will be remembered by us for many years to come, and it was achieved thanks to a big heart and a fighting spirit. We came with a lot of adrenaline for this game, which for us was about life and death. The professional team prepared us well. "It's just amazing. We have more work to do, and we're on the line.

Ophir Crescenti, one of the standouts of the game, concluded: "I can not explain in words this achievement. I am excited towards the very experience and status in the semi-finals, but come prepared for this game to give heart and soul and play basketball with love. After we got the ticket to the Olympics, now we We want to bring a historic medal. "

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