Gazi Kanaan Debuts for Palestine at World Rowing
Palestinian athlete Ghazi Kanaan participated in the Under-23 World Rowing Championship held in Duisburg, Germany, from July 23 to 26, 2026. This was his first international participation, where he finished in fourteenth place after a strong performance in the men's lightweight individual event. He completed the final race in a time of 7:50.28, having placed fifth in the second heat with a time of 8:38.90. Although he did not advance to Finals A or B, his participation holds significant sporting and national importance. It marks a step toward building a global Palestinian presence in the sport of rowing, focusing on gaining experience and strengthening Palestine's representation in international competitions.
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