Gazans take advantage of water sports to deal with psychological problems

STORY: Gazans take advantage of water sports to deal with psychological problems DATELINE: Aug. 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:03:25 LOCATION: GAZA, Palestine CATEGORY: HEALTH/SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of children playing water sports on beach 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIR SAADY, Student 3. various of Palestinians swimming in a local pool 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): NIZAR SAHWIL, Local resident 5. various of Palestinians swimming in a local pool 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (Arabic): HAZEM ABU TALIB, Swimming coach STORYLINE: Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza rushed to join water sports to escape from summer heat waves. For some, it is also a way to relieve their stress. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): SAMIR SAADY, Student "I chose to play water games, because it increases my positive energy and because it is a vital sport and allows me to meet new friends. In addition, water sports increase my physical fitness." "Practicing water sports helps me to recharge my internal energy and be a healthy person," said the 10-year-old, addin