Gaza - Ahmed Al-Masharawi and Al-Quds Sports Correspondent

The delegation of the national beach soccer team arrived in the State of Thailand, starting its journey from Cairo International Airport in the Egyptian capital, to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates before landing in the host country, with the conclusion of its preparations, which began two months ago in the Gaza Strip to participate in a championship The tenth AFC Beach Soccer Cup 2023, from March 16 to March 26 for a period of 10 days, at the stadium of the Egyptian Arab star Mohamed Abu Trika at the Nama Association Club, under the supervision of the technical staff of the national beach soccer team led by coach Sami Salem, who is in his training mission for the first time. Once, succeeding coach Imad Hashem, who led the national team's training for 12 years, and followed up with the National Teams Committee of the Palestinian Football Association.

The national team will compete in Group D alongside the teams of Oman, Kuwait and Kyrgyzstan, and will meet the brotherly Kuwaiti Arab team next Friday.

Salem was one of the most prominent beach soccer players, and he played in its ranks for several years. He also won two bronze medals before and worked as an assistant coach for the national team last year. Fidai Beach seeks to achieve strong results that guarantee his qualification for the World Cup with the team having strong experiences and achieving positive results in previous tournaments. And winning two bronze medals. It is noteworthy that the team intensified its training last week and is looking forward to an honorable appearance and achieving satisfactory results commensurate with the Palestinian sacrifices and the aspirations of the masses, to ensure its qualification for the World Cup.

Shore mission begins exercises

The mission is headed by Salah Abu al-Ata, a member of the Football Association, Basil Awkal as administrative director, Rami al-Jojo a therapist, Sami Salem a coach, and Talaat al-Nims a coach for goalkeepers. Afana, Fadi Al-Arawi, Maysara Al-Bawab, Thaer Abu Ubaidah, Muhammad Hassan, Muhammad Al-Qadi, Islam Abu Ubaidah, and Muhammad Al-Sududi. The delegation began training, led by Salem, in preparation for the upcoming opening match against Kuwait, and focused on aspects of physical fitness and technical skills.

Signing the volleyball cup agreement

Abdel Salam Haniyeh, Assistant Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports , signed an agreement to sponsor the Volleyball Cup Championship for Gaza governorate clubs with the Board of Directors of the Federation at a value of $3,000. The signing of the agreement was attended by the General Managers of the Council, Jaber Ayyash and Nazem Jaber, and members of the Board of Directors of the Volleyball Association. Haniyeh stressed the importance of implementing official tournaments in sports federations, and the council's readiness to provide the sponsorship that is provided every year for cup tournaments in team games. Ihab Kahil, a member of the Volleyball Association, thanked Abdel Salam Haniyeh for his efforts in supporting sports and developing infrastructure, and praised his efforts in supporting the Volleyball Association and achieving achievements locally and abroad.

Signing a sponsorship agreement

Abd al-Salam Haniyeh also signed an agreement to sponsor the Basketball Cup Championship for Gaza governorate clubs with Khalil Abu Shamala, Vice President of the Federation, at a value of $3,000. The tournament will bear the name of the late Adel Asmari (former Commissioner General of the Basketball Federation). In turn, Khalil Abu Shamala thanked Haniyeh's efforts in supporting sports and supporting the cup championship, and confirmed the federation's readiness to implement tournaments and pay attention to all age groups.

Olympic honors Abu Salim

And the generosity of Dr. Asaad Al-Majdalawi, Vice President of the Palestinian Olympic Committee and Vice President of the Football Association, who submitted his resignation from his position after 15 years of giving, accompanied by the Board of Directors of the Federation on the occasion of their completion of the 2022-2023 sports season, in the presence of Jamil Al-Saadouni, a member of the Olympic Committee, and its Assistant Secretary General, Muhammad Al-Amsi. Al-Majdalawi praised the efforts made by the federation, its committees and cadres in the last season, and its achievement at the same time as the federation in the West Bank. In turn, Abu Salim thanked the generous gesture of the Olympic Committee, and thanked everyone who contributed to the completion of the season, and in conclusion, Abu Salim was honored in appreciation and gratitude for his great efforts in the service of football.

Universities Volleyball Championship

The Department of Sports for All - the Sports Unit of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, drew the universities and colleges volleyball tournament, in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.

The draw was attended by the head of the student activities department at the Ministry of Higher Education, Khaled Al-Jarjawi, and from the Department of Sports for All in the Supreme Council, Ahmed Al-Khatib and Iyad Al-Jaish. In the second group, Al-Israa University, Rabat College, and the Arab College of Applied Sciences.

List of league champions

The Competitions Committee of the Palestinian Football Association announced the list of league champions, and it came as follows: Season 1980/1981 Palestinian Al-Ahly Club led by the late coach Saeed Al-Husseini, Season 1983-1984 Khadamat Club

Al-Shati’ was led by coach Nimr Abu Al-Mezza, and Services Rafah achieved the title (7 times) as follows: season 1995-1996, season 1997-1998 with the late coach Nayef Abdel-Hadi Al-Hajj, and 2005-2006, led by coach Mahmoud Al-Muzayen, 2015-2016 led by coach Mahmoud Al-Muzayen And the 2018-2019 season, and the 2019-2020 season led by coach Islam Abu Arida, and finally 2022-2023 led by Coach Abu Arida.

The Rafah Youth Club achieved the title 4 times, in the 2012-2013 seasons led by Coach Raafat Khalfa, the 2013-2014 season led by Coach Jamal Al-Houli, the 2020-2021 season led by Coach Raafat Khalifa, the 2021-2022 season led by Coach Khaled Abu Kwaik, and the 2014-2015 season. Ittihad Al-Shujaia Club, led by Naeem Al-Swerki,

The 2016-2017 season, Al-Sadaqa Club, led by Coach Imad Hashem, and the 2017-2018 season, Khan Yunis Youth Club, led by Coach Muhammad Abu Habib.

Journalism session

Today, Wednesday, the Palestinian Media Union is organizing a comprehensive sports journalist course, which includes television reporting and writing for the photo, radio report and radio writing, and professional ethics, which will be held in the halls of the Palestine International Stadium, affiliated to the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, and will last for 5 days until next Monday. Alaa Salama, the radio presenter Bass Khalaf, and Abdullah Sharshara, and called on the participants to adhere to the deadlines.