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Palestinian Paracycling Team Arrives by Sea at Cannes Film Festival

Members of the Gaza Sunbirds paracycling crew reached Cannes by boat ahead of a documentary screening. The team consists of amputee athletes from Gaza.

France 24
1 source·May 17, 9:17 AM(12 days ago)·1m read
Palestinian Paracycling Team Arrives by Sea at Cannes Film FestivalFrance 24
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Members of the Gaza Sunbirds, a Palestinian paracycling crew formed by amputee athletes from Gaza, arrived by sea at the Cannes Film Festival. The arrival coincided with the scheduled screening of a documentary about the group.

The team chose a symbolic sea arrival for the event.

France 24 reported the crew reached the festival site by boat. The documentary focuses on the athletes and their paracycling activities. No further details on the screening schedule or additional events were provided.

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Gaza Sunbirds
Palestinian paracycling crew of amputee athletes
Cannes arrival
Team reached festival by sea
Documentary screening
Film about the crew scheduled at festival

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    The documentary screening may increase visibility for the paracycling team.

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