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Fencing Federation Advances Despite Shortages
The Palestinian Fencing Federation has affirmed its ongoing efforts to develop fencing in Palestine despite the challenges related to the shortage of coaches and referees, rising equipment costs, and difficulties in importing gear. The federation organizes two annual tournaments under the name "Palestine Championship" with the aim of supporting the sport and enhancing the skills of young age groups—from under 11, 13, and 15 years old, to both boys and girls, juniors, and youth. These tournaments, along with coach and referee training, face obstacles due to the limited personnel and high equipment expenses; for example, there is only one coach in North Palestine and three certified referees needed are currently unavailable. The federation also struggles with importing fencing equipment because of confiscations and high customs fees, which hinder the sport's spread. To address these issues, the federation is working on a plan to broaden the base of fencing by training new coaches and establishing clubs in cities like Jericho, Bethlehem, and Tulkarem, in collaboration with the Olympic Committee and international federations to provide equipment and training from abroad. Despite the difficulties, the federation remains focused on developing young talent to prepare competitive national teams in the future.
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