The coin disappeared.. and childhood memories returned in Gaza's basketball courts

Referees at the Al-Wafa 3×3 basketball tournament in Gaza had to resort to a popular children's game instead of a coin toss to determine which team starts, in a humorous scene that reflects the shortage of sports equipment.

The Al-Wafa 3×3 basketball tournament in the Gaza Strip witnessed a humorous incident when referees of one match had to use a popular childhood game to determine which team would start playing, due to the unavailability of the coin normally used for the toss. The referees turned to a folk game instead of a coin toss, a scene that sparked laughter among players and attendees and brought back memories of neighborhood and childhood games that Gaza residents grew up with. Despite the comedic nature of the situation, it reflects the difficult conditions facing sports in the Gaza Strip, where athletes continue to hold tournaments and restore sporting activity despite the severe shortage of basic tools and equipment. The Al-Wafa tournament is part of efforts to revive Palestinian sports in Gaza after years of suspension and harsh conditions that have affected various games and sports facilities.