Amputee soccer players defy lost limbs to send hope from Gaza
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Leaning on crutches and adjusting artificial limbs laid out beside the field touchline, dozens of Palestinian amputees gathered in central Gaza for a soccer tournament which they said is about pursuing dreams, love for the sport and conveying a message of hope.
Breakdown
- Dozens of Palestinian amputees gathered in Gaza for a soccer tournament dedicated to hope and the love of sport.
- Some players lost limbs due to Israeli fire during the latest war in Gaza, according to organizers. 15s
- The championship, overseen by the Palestinian National Amputee Soccer Team, featured over 50 adults and more than ten children. 30s
- Gaza Health Ministry reported 6,000 amputation cases requiring urgent long-term rehabilitation during the war. 59s
- Participant Anas al-Mabhou aspires to represent Palestine abroad and live life like everyone else. 1m 21s