Hebrew Name/Nickname: שליו

Position: Midfielder 

How did you get involved with Israel Lacrosse? 

 I know the game of lacrosse long before I started playing from a series called Teen Wolf. In the 5th grade, some coaches came to my school to introduce the sport and grow it in Israel and I was very excited that this game exists in Israel and I immediately signed up and have been playing ever since. Today I am 19 years old

What does being Jewish/playing for Team Israel mean to you?

Playing for the national team and especially being Jewish living in Israel is a great responsibility, to represent my country and people with pride and to be an ambassador for my country in every step that I make in the international stage, is an amazing honor and opportunity on and off the field. 

What are you most looking forward to in representing Team Israel this summer?

This summer, one of the most important things to me is a medal, to bring an achievement to our country, especially in these difficult times that we Israelis are in. 

An achievement in the international stage, will bring attention to lacrosse in social media and news, which will help the sport grow in Israel. 

Fighting for a medal with my brothers in the blue and white is something very special to me, the teamwork, accountability, selflessness and dedication of this team is something I never had before.

What is your favorite Israel Lacrosse memory or moment?

My best lacrosse memory was the 2018 world championships that took place in Netanya Israel, my home city. 

Seeing the best players in the world compete for the biggest lacrosse title in the world in my city felt like a dream. 

Seeing many fans gathering to watch and cheer for their national teams was very exciting.

I have many good memories and made many friends from all over the world during that time, it was an unforgettable experience.

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