In celebration of our last game of the season last Friday, as well as this incredibly snowy fall break for DPS schools, I thought it was appropriate to share an inspiring article for a little light reading.
In light of our last Fall season game, half way across the world the Palestine women's soccer team was celebrating their first ever international match played at home. They were playing Jordan in front of a roaring croud of 10,000 people, three quarters women and a quarter men. Women were bussed in from all over the West Bank, where the stadium was located, and hundreds more were watching from neighboring rooftops. For a sport that has been reserved exclusively for male players, this was certainly a monumental event, one that turned into a "carnival of social liberation and national pride". The youngest player on the team was just 14 years old, and the team started out the match as extreme under-dogs. Palestine is ranked one of the lowest countries in the world, while Jordan is ranked 51st. However, the game ended symbolically in a 2-2 draw.
If you would like to read more about this historic event, please visit NY Times, or this local newspaper of Palestine.
I also encourage you to watch this inspiring video showcasing footage from the game.
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