Gaza Sunbirds paracycling team pivots to aid distribution amid war

Cyclists on the Gaza Sunbirds team have always dreamed of competing on the global stage at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. But overnight on Oct. 7 last year, that dream took a backseat. Still, amid the Israel-Hamas war, the athletes have put their bikes to good use. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports on how the paracycling team has pivoted to delivering food to their community members in need. 

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