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Palestinian athletes, farmers face mounting barriers to competing and selling crops
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Palestine News Network's Accountability Programme documented travel and training restrictions hampering Palestinian athletes preparing for the World Armwrestling Championships in India. The initiative also found that farmers contend with a steep decline in grape production alongside growing obstacles to marketing their goods locally.
Both athletes and farmers are operating under significant constraints on their ability to participate in international competition and domestic commerce, according to the reporting. The programme called for expanded support mechanisms to address both sectors.
