Healing scars
Gaza youth clear broken concrete, debris to hold football tournament
China Daily Global |
Updated: 2026-03-16 09:49
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"For us, playing football is a way to feel a sense of freedom," said Hamdi al-Shamali, a 20-year-old player.
"The Ramadan neighborhood tournaments have long been a popular tradition in Gaza. However, they were suspended over the past two years due to the war, which brought widespread destruction, displacement and economic hardship," he said.
It was not easy for al-Shamali and his mates to cope with the destruction and play. They worked together to clear the site and turn it into a playable field.
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