Pictures: Gaza's girl boxers defying expectations

Girls daring expectations in a region where boxing has traditionally been a sport for men

Last updated: January 24, 2023 | 08:07

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Palestinian girls exercise on boxing moves during a training session at the first women boxing center in Gaza City.

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Around 40 girls train in the centre with its full-size boxing ring, training equipment and posters of boxing heroes such as Mike Tyson on the walls, defying expectations in a region where boxing has traditionally been a sport for men.

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A general view of the first women boxing center in Gaza City.

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Palestinian girl boxers trade jabs and punches during a training inside the first women boxing center in Gaza City.

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A girl warms up during training inside the first women boxing center.

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Farah Abu Al-Qomsan, 15, trains with her coach, Osama Ayoub, inside the boxing center.

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A girl warms up during training inside the women boxing center.

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Girl practise boxing moves during a training at the women boxing center.

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Palestinian girl boxers exercise with their coach, Osama Ayoub, as their reflection is seen through a mirror inside the first women boxing center.

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Girls warm up during training inside the women boxing center.

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Girls warm up during training inside the women boxing center.

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Coach Osama Ayoub gives instructions to girls during warm up inside the first women boxing center.

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