Taking the strain: weightlifting championship in Gaza - in pictures

Competition took place in southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis

A Palestinian takes part in a Weightlifting Championship in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis, on September 24, 2022. (Photo by SAID KHATIB / AFP)

A Palestinian takes part in a weightlifting championship in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis.

A Palestinian takes part in a weightlifting championship in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis.

A Palestinian takes part in a weightlifting championship in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis.

A Palestinian takes part in a weightlifting championship in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis.

A Palestinian takes part in a weightlifting championship in the southern Gaza Strip town of Khan Yunis.

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