Gaza Clubs Gear Up for Martyrs' Cup
Sports clubs in the Gaza Strip face significant challenges ahead of the "Martyrs' Cup" tournament scheduled for September 4, 2026. This is primarily due to a severe shortage of football equipment, especially balls, resulting from Israeli restrictions on the entry of sporting supplies. Consequently, the price of footballs has soared to over 1,000 shekels (approximately $330), forcing many clubs to rely on old or hand-repaired substitute balls, which impacts the quality of training and player preparations. Additionally, the sports sector has suffered extensive human and material losses, with 265 sports facilities destroyed and the number of athlete martyrs increasing. Despite these hardships, efforts continue to revive sports activities and honor the memory of Palestinian sports martyrs in Gaza.
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