World celebrates, but Gaza watches the World Cup from a distance
Summary
In Gaza City, amputee football players like Ali Tafesh use football to cope with the hardships caused by the ongoing war. While the world prepares for the 2026 World Cup in North America, people in Gaza face destruction, injuries, and lack of basic sports facilities.Key Facts
- Ali Tafesh, 24, lost his leg during the war in Gaza and now plays football with other amputees.
- The Palestine Stadium in Gaza is one of the few remaining sports spaces after widespread damage.
- The war has killed nearly 73,000 Palestinians and caused many injuries.
- Ali used to be a sprinter and watched the World Cup in Qatar in 2022 with friends.
- After losing his leg and family members in an attack, Ali joined Gaza Al-Irada, a football club for players with amputations.
- Ali travels on crutches for over two hours to reach the football field.
- The team lacks basic sports equipment like crutches, sports shoes, and safety gear.
- Football serves as a way for players to rebuild hope and normalcy despite difficult conditions.
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