Palestinian Swimming Team Split by Politics

The video discusses the challenges faced by Palestinian swimmers aiming to compete in the London 2012 Olympics. Despite not having a recognized state, Palestinians have the status of a competing nation. Training in Gaza is difficult due to limited facilities and political issues, with the team potentially comprising only West Bank athletes. The video highlights the hope for unity between Gaza and the West Bank, symbolized by the national swimming team.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the Gaza branch of the national swimming squad?

• Excessive funding

• Insufficient pool size for training

• Lack of interest in swimming

• Too many international competitions

What is NOT a problem for the Palestinian swimmers in terms of international training?

• Pool size

• Training facilities

• Obtaining visas

• Political recognition

Why might the 2012 Palestinian Olympic team be composed only of West Bank athletes?

• Higher skill level in the West Bank

• Better facilities in the West Bank

• Political disagreements

• Lack of interest from Gaza athletes

What is the symbolic significance of the Palestinian swimming team?

• It symbolizes unity between Gaza and the West Bank

• It represents the economic power of Palestine

• It highlights the cultural diversity of Palestine

• It shows the dominance of Gaza athletes

What is the hope expressed by the coach regarding the Palestinian swimming team?

• To compete in more international events

• To train exclusively in Gaza

• To have a unified team from Gaza and the West Bank

• To win a gold medal