Football Association sets date for draw of the 'Cup of a Thousand Martyrs' tournament

The Palestinian Football Association has set September 1 as the date for the draw of the 'Cup of a Thousand Martyrs' invitational tournament, with the competition set to begin on September 4. The tournament marks the return of official football activity after a hiatus of more than three years. The opening ceremony will be held simultaneously in Jerusalem, Gaza, and Beirut.

The Palestinian Football Association has set September 1 as the date for the draw of the 'Cup of a Thousand Martyrs' invitational tournament, as part of preparations for the start of official competitions. The association announced that the tournament will begin on Friday, September 4, signaling the return of official football activity after more than three years of forced suspension. The association emphasized that the tournament represents an important milestone in Palestinian sports, embodying the unity and resilience of the sports family, and a message of loyalty to the martyrs after whom the tournament is named. It clarified that August 25 will be the final registration deadline for clubs. The opening ceremony is scheduled to be held simultaneously in Jerusalem, the Gaza Strip, and Beirut. The association discussed applications from 25 clubs from the northern and southern governorates to participate, and approved them in principle subject to meeting the criteria.