Abu Youssef Al-Najjar Hall.. A glimmer of hope to revive sports in Khan Younis despite the destruction
A report on efforts to rehabilitate the Abu Youssef Al-Najjar Hall in Khan Younis, which was heavily damaged during the war and turned into a shelter for displaced people and a medicine storage. A workshop organized by the Municipal Youth Council discussed restoration mechanisms amid a shortage of construction materials and challenges of housing the displaced. Figures reveal the destruction of 264 sports facilities in Gaza.
A report reviewing efforts to rehabilitate the covered Abu Youssef Al-Najjar Hall in Khan Younis, which sustained severe damage during the war. The hall, which once hosted tournaments and youth events, was turned into a medicine storage and a shelter for displaced families after they lost their homes. The Municipal Youth Council and the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports organized a workshop at the Khan Younis Municipality to discuss restoration mechanisms, amid a severe shortage of construction materials and difficulty providing alternative housing for the displaced. Mohammed Helles, Director General of the Sports Unit, stated that the workshop developed practical steps to return the hall to service, taking into account the needs of the displaced. Figures reveal the destruction of 264 sports facilities in Gaza, making the challenge one of rebuilding an entire sports system. The report highlights the importance of these initiatives as a glimmer of hope for restoring sports activity, despite the difficult field and humanitarian conditions.