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Palestinian triathlete competes in Asian Games after fleeing Gaza
Image credit: Shehab Wire (EN)
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Abdel Rahman Tantesh, a 23-year-old Palestinian triathlete, begins competition Saturday at the 20th Asian Games in Japan, Shehab Wire reported. Tantesh fled Gaza under bombardment to participate in the sporting event in Aichi.
The athlete's journey from the streets of his war-torn territory to an international competition stage marks a rare opportunity for a Palestinian sports competitor amid the ongoing conflict.
