إنجليزي إستدراكي الشعبة 1 نظري
Palestinians are very much into sports, even though Palestinian sports teams have not had any major achievements. Still, there are some moments in the world of sports that Palestinians can be proud of.
1. Beating the Philippines in FIBA Asia Cup 2015.
The Palestinian basketball team qualified for the FIBA Asia Cup 2015 in China. It was Palestine’s first participation in the tournament. The first match for Palestine was against the Philippines, the runner-up of the previous tournament. Everyone expected the Philippines to win easily since they were stronger and more experienced than Palestine. However, Palestine put up a good fight and won 75-73. It was a big surprise, and commentators described it as “an historic win.” Palestine managed to top Group B in this tournament and won three games in a row. Unfortunately, the team did not go far enough in the tournament and ended up in 10th place. The Philippines, again, was the runner-up after losing to China in the final match.
2. The Palestinian football team reaching the quarterfinals of AFC Asia Cup U-23.
In its first participation in the tournament, Palestine’s football team for youth under 23 reached the quarterfinal after coming second in group B in which Japan, North Korea, and Thailand played. The Palestinian youth played very well in their games. In the quarterfinal, they lost to Qatar 3-2. It might not be a major achievement, but it showed the potential that our youth has in this game.
3. The Palestinian football team playing the first official match in Palestine.
In 2011, the Palestinian football team played its first official football match in a Palestinian stadium against Afghanistan. Due to the political situation in Palestine, international teams had not been allowed to enter Palestine, so the Palestinian football team had to go to Jordan to play its matches. Palestinians were so happy that they could finally watch their national football team play an official match inside Palestine.
