Issam
Khalidi
School
sport played a pivotal role in the Palestinian sports movement throughout its
history. It was at the core of this movement from the very beginning. As
schools in Palestine existed before clubs, sports activities were generally
practiced in schools before clubs were established. Schools formed their
own football teams and competed against one another. They met with teams from
social-athletic clubs and the British military. At the same time school
graduates formed their own teams and clubs that competed with Palestinian clubs
in sporting activities. Annual field day has been held by all public and
private schools in Palestine since the early 1920s. School physical activities
and competitions strengthened the bonds between Palestinians in different
villages and cities.
