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Faces of Palestinian Sports
Step into the dynamic arena of Palestinian sports, where athletic prowess and competitive spirit unite under a banner of national pride.

Saeb Jendeya
Pioneering Palestinian football captain

Zakiya Nassar
Trailblazing Palestinian Olympic swimmer

Mayada Al-Sayad
Trailblazing Palestinian marathon runner

Mark Gerban
Pioneering Palestinian rower

Mahmoud Sarsak
Resilient Palestinian Footballer

Ramsey Nijem
Inspiring Palestinian-American Fighter

Justin Abdelkader
Trailblazing Palestinian-American NHL Star

Rony Seikaly
Groundbreaking Palestinian Athlete

Ahmad Abu Khater
Pioneering Powerlifting Champion

Omar Belal Jarun
Trailblazer in International Football

Mustafa Salameh
Mountaineer, Explorer, Inspirational

Nader al-Masri
Inspirational Palestinian Olympian and long-distance running champion.
Woroud Sawalha
Pioneering Palestinian athlete, representing resilience and determination at the Olympics.
Mary Al-Atrash
Inspiring swimmer, overcame barriers to compete at the Olympics.

Khamis Zaqout
Resilient Paralympian; symbol of determination and Palestinian sporting prowess.

Hanna Barakat
Record-holding sprinter representing Palestine on the international stage.

Mayada Al-Sayad
First woman to represent Palestine in World Championship marathon.

Bahaa Al Farra
First Olympic runner representing Palestine at London 2012.


Mayada Al Sayyad
First woman to represent Palestine in World Championship marathon.
Best Known For:
Mayada Al-Sayad is a notable long-distance runner who represented Palestine in international competitions, including the Olympics and World Championships, achieving significant milestones and setting an example for Palestinian athletes.
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