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Cyprus national junior women's basketball team reaches European Championship final

The Cyprus national junior women's basketball team has secured a place in the final of the FIBA U16 Women's European Championship, Division C, currently being held in Peja, Kosovo. On July 25, 2026, the team defeated Georgia 67-52 in the semi-finals to maintain their undefeated status in the tournament, having won all three of their previous matches.

In the semi-final matchup against Georgia, Cyprus overcame an initial 8-4 deficit to lead 15-13 by the end of the first quarter. A strong defensive performance in the second quarter, combined with contributions from players such as Emmelia Siamisii, Katerina Siakalli, Tonia Siipilli, and Alexandra Liakopoulou, extended the lead to 31-19 by halftime. Georgia was unable to regain momentum as Cyprus controlled the remainder of the game.

Cyprus will face Malta in the championship final. Malta qualified after a narrow 49-48 victory against host nation Kosovo, decided by a late three-pointer from Samira Deguara. This final marks a rematch between Cyprus and Malta, as the two teams previously met in the group stage, where Cyprus secured a 65-53 victory after overcoming an early deficit.

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