Gaza Sunbirds

Overview

The Gaza Sunbirds are a para-cycling team based in the Gaza Strip, Palestine. The team was formed in 2020 by Alaa al-Dali and Karim Ali. The team was established to provide athletic opportunities for disabled athletes in Gaza, many of whom sustained injuries due to Israeli airstrikes or sniper fire. Beyond its role as a competitive sports team, the Gaza Sunbirds have become a symbol of advocacy, using cycling to amplify the voices of disabled athletes and their community. In October 2023, the team expanded its mission to include humanitarian aid distribution, initially delivering assistance by bicycle to displaced and injured civilians in Gaza.


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