A strong demonstration for Palestinian rights was conducted during the football match between Athletic Bilbao (Basque country) and Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shoma (Israel), conducted on 20 September 2012. … [Read more...]
Foreign Office Minister meets Palestinian Paralympians
Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt welcomed the Palestinian Paralympic delegation to London on 30 August. … [Read more...]
Welcoming the Palestinian Paralympians in London for the 2012 Games
The Palestinian Mission UK is proud to host the Palestinian Paralympics athletes in London for the 2012 games. Mohammed Fannouna and Khamis Zaqout will be participating in the Men’s long-jump (200m) race and the Men’s Shot Puts. We welcome and commend them both for persevering with their aspirations in their sport despite the limitations and obstacles of living and training in Gaza under the … [Read more...]
Paralympic Games: For Gaza’s athletes, just getting to the practice track is a challenge
While most Paralympics national teams are on a strict training schedule as the Olympics companion event approaches, focused entirely on improving their performance and winning a coveted gold medal, the Palestinian Gaza team is a bit different. … [Read more...]
CEPR encourages Palestinian athletes participating in London 2012 Paralympics
On Tuesday, August 14, the CEPR Palestinian Representation in Gaza welcomed the two Palestinian athletes, Khamis Zaqout and Mohammed Fanouna, who are to participate in the 2012 London Paralympics scheduled for August 23. … [Read more...]
