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‘Legend of Khan Yunis’ – Israel Kills Top Gaza, Arab Footballer

March 11, 2024

Barakat also played for several clubs in the occupied West Bank and Jordan, including Al-Wehdat. Palestinian footballer Mohammed Barakat was killed on Monday after the Israeli occupation forces bombed his house in Khan Yunis. The […]

Gaza’s Parkour Free Runners Are Unstoppable – PHOTOS

March 2, 2024

By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza These parkourists would not let anything stop them, as they entertained children at the displacement camps in Rafah.  Gaza is known for many things: the resilience and the courage of […]

Basketball Ireland Refuses to Shake Hands with Israeli Opponents

February 10, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Israel faces pressure on the sporting scene amid its ongoing assault on the Gaza Strip. This time, the Irish women’s basketball team refuses pre-match formalities, including shaking hands.  In another […]

Ice Hockey Federation Bans Israeli Team, Tel Aviv Sues

January 12, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) announced on Wednesday that Israel had been expelled from all competitions. Israeli media reported on Friday that the Ice Hockey Federation of Israel (IHFI), […]

Palestine Olympic Football Team Coach Killed by Israel in Gaza – Over 1,000 Athletes Killed so far

January 7, 2024

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Hani al-Masdar, known in the Palestinian sports community as Abu al-Abed, was killed in an airstrike on Gaza City. He was the coach of the Palestinian Olympic football team.  The […]

This is How Many Palestinian Footballers, Athletes Israel Killed Since Oct 7 – Report 

December 14, 2023

85 Palestinian athletes have been killed so far in the Israeli war on the Palestinians since October 7, a new report said. The majority of those killed are in the besieged Gaza Strip. The Palestinian […]

Olympic Committee ‘Discredited Itself Entirely’ over Israel – Lavrov

November 2, 2023

“Whatever fits the interests of the West, mainly the US, they support and look for formulas to make it work,” the Russian foreign minister said. The International Olympic Committee’s position that Israeli athletes aren’t responsible […]

Tennis Champion Ons Jabeur Breaks Down over Gaza – WATCH

November 2, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Ons Jabeur: “This is not a political message, it is just humanity. I want peace in the world, that’s it.” Tunisia’s tennis champion Ons Jabeur announced that she will donate […]

UFC Fighters on Forefront of Growing Gaza Solidarity Campaign

October 22, 2023

By Sammy Baroud Islam Makhachev, Khamzat Chimaev, and Muhammed Mokaev seemed more concerned about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza than winning UFC titles. More athletes from around the world continue to declare their unconditional […]

UFC Champion Khabib Nurmagomedov on Israeli War: ‘This is Genocide’

October 18, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Khabib Nurmagomedov, the Russian former undefeated UFC champion, has said the missile strike that devastated a hospital in Gaza late on Tuesday was an act of genocide. “Bombing a hospital […]

International Athletes Raise Their Voice: I Stand in Solidarity with Gaza

October 15, 2023

By Sammy Baroud These are just a few of the athletes who have shown support for the people of Gaza following the devastating war on besieged Strip has taken place in the last few days […]

Palestinian Athlete Makes History at Asian Games in China

October 5, 2023

First there was Munir Abu Kishk. Now, Hala al-Qadi, Palestine’s new champion at the Asian Game, underway in China. Both have made history. Palestine’s second medal ever at the Asian Games was achieved on Thursday. […]

Bureij Crowned Handball Champion in Gaza – PHOTO GALLERY

September 19, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Bureij Services has won the Jawal Handball Competition, beating rival Salah Sports Club, 31-27 in Gaza.  Following a strong start for Bureij in the first half of the game, which […]

‘Horse Riding is My Refuge’: Abu Shaaban Paves Way for Women Equestrians – PHOTO GALLERY

September 12, 2023

By Mahmoud Ajjour – Gaza Salwa Abu Shaaban is a 21-year-old student from Gaza City who aspires to become an international equestrian trainer.  “I want to participate in jumping championships with local participation inside and […]

Footballers of Short Stature Hope to Break Stereotypes, Represent Palestine Internationally – Photo Gallery

September 12, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   ‘Ahliya’ is a team that belongs to the Palestinian Football Association, which is a part of the Palestine National Football for Athletes of Short Stature. No one should be excluded […]

This is How Iran Punished Weightlifter Who Shook Hands with Israeli Athlete

August 30, 2023

Iranian authorities have suspended weightlifter Mostafa Rajai for life after shaking hands with an Israeli athlete during a sports tournament in Poland. “The weightlifting federation banned Rajai for life from entering all sports facilities in […]

Gaza’s Female Fighters Celebrate International Boxing Day – Photo Gallery

August 27, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Young girls at Al-Mashtal Sports Club in Gaza City celebrated International Boxing Day, on August 27, by carrying out training drills with their coach Osama Ayoub.  Al-Mashtal is a unique […]

Palestinian Athletes Win 8 Medals in Arab Youth Muay Thai Championship in Libya

August 27, 2023

Palestinian athletes have won 8 medals, including 2 gold and 6 bronze, in the Arab Youth Muay Thai Championship in Libya. Palestinian athletes have won a remarkable total of 8 medals, including 2 gold and […]

The Young Palestinian Gaza Footballer Who Became a Star

August 22, 2023

‘Palestinian youth are capable of doing the seemingly impossible when they receive proper, unconditional support and encouragement.’ Mohamed Zaki Al-Baiuk was excited about his trip to Tunisia as a member of the Youth Stars Center. […]

‘Pride of Palestine’ Makes It to UFC Following ‘Most High-Level Fight’

August 17, 2023

Palestinian champion, who has just fought his way into the prestigious Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) following an impressive win on Tuesday, might make his UFC debut in October, USAToday sports reported. Abdul-Kareem “Pride Of Palestine” […]

Women’s Wheelchair Basketball Competition Kicks Off in Gaza (PHOTOS)

August 17, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Four Palestinian teams competed in the women’s wheelchair basketball tournament held at the Saad Sayel Hall in Gaza City, starting Tuesday. On the first day, the Palestine Red Crescent faced […]

Arabian Horses Show Skills in Gaza Event (PHOTOS)

August 9, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The Palestine Chronicle attended an exciting equestrian competition in Gaza.  Some of the most majestic Arabian horses paraded before an enthralled audience, while others showed their impeccable skills in jumping […]

PROFILE: Heba Saadieh, First Palestinian to Referee in FIFA Women’s World Cup

August 4, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Originally from Palestine, lived and studied in Syria, became a refugee, again, in Malaysia, and eventually moved to Sweden. Heba Saadieh’s story is that of the quintessential Palestinian refugee, always […]

‘Principles First’: Iraqi Athletes Reject Normalization with Israel, Withdraw from Top Fencing Championship

July 25, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   The FIE Fencing World Championships 2023 is currently taking place in Milan, Italy. In solidarity with the Palestinian people and as an expression of rejecting any normalization with the Israeli […]

Watch the Moment a Palestinian Child Tried to Hug Her Handcuffed Palestinian Father

July 13, 2023

When the little daughter of Palestinian political activist, Ramzi Abbasi tried to hug him before his scheduled court appearance, the Israeli soldiers dragged the shackled father and hurried away. Abbasi is a famous Palestinian athlete […]

WATCH: Israeli Football Fans Resort to Violence in Malta Following ‘Palestine’ Chants

July 12, 2023

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) began disciplinary action on Wednesday following a football match between Israel’s Maccabi Haifa and Malta’s Hamrun Spartans. The match, held a day earlier as part of the Champions […]

The Palestine Chronicle Football Team Now Has a New Home in Gaza (PHOTOS & VIDEO)

July 11, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   For several years now, Palestine Chronicle editors have funded a youth football team in the Gaza Strip. Initially, the idea was to provide a group of children with football jerseys, […]

Palestine’s Swimming Team Win Six Medals, Including Four Gold, in Arab Sports Games

July 8, 2023

The Palestinian swimming team won six medals, including four gold, in the Arab Sports Games hosted by Algeria, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. The swimmer Yazan al-Bawab won the 50-meter gold in freestyle […]

Palestine Super Cup Turns into Jenin Solidarity Event (PHOTOS)

July 7, 2023

By Palestine Chronicle Staff   Since sport is used in Palestine as an act of cultural resistance, the theme of the game simply changed, from a Super Cup match to an act of solidarity with […]

Deaf in Gaza: The Powerlifter who Refuses to Give up

July 6, 2023

By Lama Jouda For al-Asadi, sports served another purpose. It was a way to deal with the challenges and frustrations of life. It is not easy being a deaf person in Gaza, a small, overpopulated […]

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