Basketball, Women, Under-16s, European Championships, Germany v Poland

Aug 18, 2026

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Two players from Team Germany U16w are sitting on the bench and shouting instructions onto the field. In the foreground, a player wearing jersey number 3 can be seen from behind. Team Germany U16w players are cheering on their team from the bench. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Nele Prowaznik, No. 18, Team Germany U16w 2026, drives the ball through the Polish defense at the Pitesti Arena. Stefania Onuorah, No. 7, Poland, and another opponent, No. 10, Poland, double-team her. Nele Prowaznik, No. 18, Team Germany U16w 2026 dribbles against Poland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
A player from Team Germany U16W holds onto the ball with her arms raised while under pressure from Daria Szatkowska 3 (Poland), while Stefania Onuorah 7 of Poland approaches from the left. The scene takes place at the Pitesti Arena during the 2025 FIBA U16 Women’s EuroBasket. Germany U16 Women in a one-on-one battle against Daria Szatkowska 3 of Poland at the FIBA U16 Women’s EuroBasket Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
A player from Team Germany U16w attempts a shot while under heavy pressure from two Polish defenders. In the background, another Polish player wearing number 8 can be seen, and a referee is watching the play. Polish players block the German attacker s shot. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Stefania Onuorah (7), Poland, is dribbling past a player from Germany U16w, while Nele Prowaznik (18), Germany U16w, runs alongside her in the background. The scene takes place at the Pitesti Arena. Stefania Onuorah (7), Poland, battles for the ball against Germany U16w. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Catharina Schlechter 2 of Team Germany U16w 2026 battles for the ball against a player from Poland, while two other German players flank the play. The action takes place at the Pitesti Arena in Pitesti, Romania. Catharina Schlechter 2 of Germany U16 Women battles for the ball against Poland. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Emilia Atsur (No. 6), Germany U16 Women s Team, breaks away from the pack to take a shot at the basket but is blocked by two Polish players. In the background, other players from both teams can be seen, as well as the scoreboard at Pitesti Arena. Emilia Atsur (No. 6), Germany U16 Women s Team, takes a shot at the basket against Poland. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Matilda Blanarik 3 of Team Germany U16w 2026 drives the ball past the basket and beats two Polish players. Another German player can be seen in the background. Matilda Blanarik 3 of Team Germany U16w dribbles against Poland. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Jamie Zentgraf, No. 11, Germany U16 Women, drives up for a layup and extends her arm to shoot the ball high into the air. Two players from Poland are closing in on her, while in the background, Ella Schrader (9), Germany U16W, watches the action. Jamie Zentgraf (11), Germany U16W, making a layup against Poland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
A female referee in a black uniform claps her hands and smiles in the empty Pitesti Arena. In the background, the basketball court and FIBA U16 Women s EuroBasket promotional banners are visible. The referee claps her hands in the Pitesti Arena before the game. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Matilda Blanarik 3, Team Germany U16 Women 2026, jumps to shoot and is blocked by Stefania Onuorah 7, Poland, and Hanna Kenig 8, Poland. The ball is visible in the shot, while several players from both teams are involved in the play. Matilda Blanarik 3, Germany U16 Women, takes a shot against Poland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Nele Prowaznik, 18, Germany U16 Women, battles for a rebound under the basket against Dominika Laniewska, 10, Poland. Other players from both teams can be seen in the background. Nele Prowaznik, 18, Germany U16 Women, in a rebound duel. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Emilia Atsur (No. 6, Germany U16 Women) jumps up for a shot at the basket, while Daria Szatkowska 3 (Poland) tries to disrupt the play. In the background, a referee watches the action at the 2026 U18 Women’s EuroBasket in the Pitesti Arena. Emilia Atsur 6 (Germany U16w) battles for the ball against Daria Szatkowska 3 (Poland). Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Nele Prowaznik 18 (Team Germany U16w 2026) and Stefania Onuorah 7 (Poland) battle for the ball during the tip-off at the Pitesti Arena. In the background are Zuzanna Jankowska 6 (Poland) and Jamie Zentgraf 11 (Team Germany U16w). Nele Prowaznik 18, Germany U16W, in a jump ball against Stefania Onuorah 7, Poland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
The German U16 Women s National Team poses together on the court at Pitesti Arena after the game for a team photo, including Nele Prowaznik, 18, Team Germany U16w 2026. The players make victory signs and smile for the camera. Team Germany U16w 2026 during the team photo at the Pitesti Arena Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
On August 14, 2026, the U16 teams from Germany and Poland faced off in the European Championship at Pitesti Arena in Pitesti. The photo gallery shows the best moments from the basketball game. A home game for the German U16 team. U16 Women’s European Championship, August 14, 2026, Pitesti, Pitesti Arena, Germany vs. Poland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
The German players embrace each other jubilantly after the final whistle—the scoreboard reads 64–46 for Germany over Poland. Luana Coaja 1 of Team Germany U16w takes center stage during the victory celebration, Catharina Schlechter (No. 2, Team Germany U16w) and Karolina Bajai (No. 12, Team Germany U16w) are also in the mix. Team Germany U16w celebrates its victory over Poland at the Pitesti Arena Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
The German players are celebrating wildly on the court at the Pitesti Arena and hugging each other. The scoreboard in the background shows the final score of the game. Team Germany U16w celebrates after the game at the Pitesti Arena. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Emilia Atsur (No. 6, Germany U16 Women) and Daria Szatkowska (No. 3, Poland) are lying on the floor of the Pitesti Arena after a tussle and are both claiming the ball. Another Polish player runs into the frame in the foreground. Emilia Atsur (No. 6, Germany U16 Women) and Daria Szatkowska 3, Poland, are locked in a duel on the floor Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Emilia Atsur (No. 6) of Team Germany U16w 2026 drives the ball forward and holds her ground in a one-on-one battle against a player from Poland. The scene takes place at the Pitesti Arena during the FIBA U18 Women s EuroBasket. Emilia Atsur (No. 6) of Team Germany U16w in a one-on-one battle against Poland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
The German U16 women s basketball team celebrates wildly on the court at Pitesti Arena after the final buzzer against Poland. Catharina Schlechter (2) and Clara Rink (4) are clearly visible in the jubilant crowd. Catharina Schlechter (2) of Germany s U16 women s team celebrates with her teammates after the game. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
Matilda Blanarik 3, Team Germany U16W 2026, holds her ground defensively against a player from Poland, while the ball is in the foreground. In the background, additional players from both teams can be seen, as well as Catharina Schlechter 2 (Germany U16W) on the left edge of the frame. Matilda Blanarik 3 (Germany U16W) is locked in a one-on-one battle against a player from Poland. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx
On August 14, 2026, the U16 teams from Germany and Poland faced off in the European Championship at Pitesti Arena in Pitesti. The photo gallery shows the best moments from the basketball game. A home game for the German U16 team. U16 Women s European Championship, August 14, 2026, Pitesti, Pitesti Arena, Germany vs. Poland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

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Two players from Team Germany U16w are sitting on the bench and shouting instructions onto the field. In the foreground, a player wearing jersey number 3 can be seen from behind. Team Germany U16w players are cheering on their team from the bench. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

Nele Prowaznik, No. 18, Team Germany U16w 2026, drives the ball through the Polish defense at the Pitesti Arena. Stefania Onuorah, No. 7, Poland, and another opponent, No. 10, Poland, double-team her. Nele Prowaznik, No. 18, Team Germany U16w 2026 dribbles against Poland Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

A player from Team Germany U16w attempts a shot while under heavy pressure from two Polish defenders. In the background, another Polish player wearing number 8 can be seen, and a referee is watching the play. Polish players block the German attacker s shot. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

Stefania Onuorah (7), Poland, is dribbling past a player from Germany U16w, while Nele Prowaznik (18), Germany U16w, runs alongside her in the background. The scene takes place at the Pitesti Arena. Stefania Onuorah (7), Poland, battles for the ball against Germany U16w. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

Matilda Blanarik 3 of Team Germany U16w 2026 drives the ball past the basket and beats two Polish players. Another German player can be seen in the background. Matilda Blanarik 3 of Team Germany U16w dribbles against Poland. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

A female referee in a black uniform claps her hands and smiles in the empty Pitesti Arena. In the background, the basketball court and FIBA U16 Women s EuroBasket promotional banners are visible. The referee claps her hands in the Pitesti Arena before the game. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

Nele Prowaznik, 18, Germany U16 Women, battles for a rebound under the basket against Dominika Laniewska, 10, Poland. Other players from both teams can be seen in the background. Nele Prowaznik, 18, Germany U16 Women, in a rebound duel. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx

The German players are celebrating wildly on the court at the Pitesti Arena and hugging each other. The scoreboard in the background shows the final score of the game. Team Germany U16w celebrates after the game at the Pitesti Arena. Copyright: xJoelxKruehlerx