Gaza Sunbirds

We are the Gaza Sunbirds — Palestine’s first paracycling team.

Founded by Alaa Al Dali, a former Olympic hopeful turned amputee athlete, we’re a team of Palestinian paracyclists based in Gaza and across the diaspora.

Most of our athletes live under siege and no longer have access to bikes. But we’re still defying all odds to be seen and to bring life-saving aid to the Strip. Since October 2023, we’ve been hand-delivering food, water, and hygiene supplies, and hosting free community events in camps or the few safe spaces that remain in Gaza, like Gaza’s last sports club.

We believe in the power of sport and solidarity to care for our people and fight for mobility justice. This channel  follows our journey—through cycling, survival, life in Gaza, and the stories in between.

➡ Support the team: https://www.gazasunbirds.org
➡ Donate directly: https://www.gazasunbirds.org/donate
➡ Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gazasunbirds