sports
Swimming Toward LA
Syrian triathletes Ehab Khallouf and Adnan Zaki are chasing qualification for the 2028 Olympic Games. Under Assad, they were routinely denied visas to compete abroad. Now, with a new federation president pushing reform and travel possible again, the qualification window is finally cracking open.
Palestine’s Baseball Dreams Survive
Mustafa Tafesh, a 21-year-old player for Gaza’s Palestine National Baseball Team, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. Despite such losses, the young team continues to compete internationally, carrying the dreams of Mustafa and the hope of a free Palestine.
What Happens to the World Cup When the World Can’t Attend?
There are growing concerns that Trump’s immigration policies could prevent both players and fans from traveling to the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the 2026 World Cup, both to be hosted in the U.S., raising broader questions about access to major sporting events.