On May 16, 2026, members of the 'Gaza Sunbirds,' a paracycling crew composed of amputee athletes from Gaza, arrived at the Cannes Film Festival.
Their arrival by sea was a symbolic gesture representing resilience and hope amid their challenging circumstances.
The documentary screening at Cannes aims to shed light on their journey and the obstacles they have faced as athletes.
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Update at 09:17 UTC on 2026-05-17
France 24 reported Members of "Gaza Sunbirds", a Palestinian paracycling crew formed by amputee athletes from Gaza, made a symbolic arrival by sea at the Cannes Film Festival for the screening of a documentary about them.
Sources: France 24