Hungarian athletes of Palestinian origins honored by Palestinian embassy

The athletes were also invited to visit Palestine.

With the participation of Mr. Gábor Deregán, member of the International Fair Play Committee, and Mr. Al-Salti Marwan, a member of the Palestinian National Assembly, Mr. Al-Salti Munir, the Hungarian secretary of the Fatah Movement, Mr. Mulhem Nabil the honorary president of the Hungarian Palestinian Community Association, Mr. Maharig Gablib the president of the Hungarian Palestinian Community Association and Mr. Faraj Abdulla member of the secretariat of the Hungarian Palestinian Community Association, Hungarian atheletes of Palestinian origins were honored by the Embassy of the State of Palestine in Budapest.

Five athletes were awarded at the ceremony:

• Antoan Habas is a Hungarian boxing champion and coach
• Dália Al-Salti is a Hungarian gymnastics champion
• Awaad Ahmed water polo, swimming champion
• Awwad Zoja is a swimmer, water polo champion, member of the Hungarian national team
• Al-Salti Maria is an excellent and promising young sports champion in swimming and chess

Photo: Palestinian Embassy

In a recorded interview, Dr. Fadi Elhusseini, the Palestinian ambassador, emphasized that the purpose of this award is not only to build more bridges between the two nations, but also to show a real picture and highlight the active role of the Palestinians in the Hungarian society. He added, we wish as well encourage the young generation of Palestinian origins to strengthen their connection with their roots.

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In order to achieve this, the Embassy gave the athletes an official invitation to visit Palestine and to visit the national sports associations in each sport. Ambassador Elhusseini added that the current award is a precedent, as it encouraged others, and new nominations were indeed made for awarding other excellent athletes of Palestinian origins. In view of the importance of the above, the Embassy will provide the opportunity to receive further nominations for excellent talents, not only in sports, but also in other fields.

Counselor Mr. Al-Salti Zafer, Second Secretary Mr. Mohammed Al-Hamdallah, Mr. Walid Diab, Dr. Hussam Rajab, and Ms. Dr. Rawan Abuzarqa participated as well in the ceremony on behalf of the Embassy.