Waseemovabusaal Oly (@waseemovabusaal)

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“Carrying the Palestinian flag at the Paris Olympics 2024 was an honor beyond words. Wearing a shirt designed by the talented Mai Salameh, this piece symbolizes the immense hardships faced by the children of Palestine due to the occupation, and stands as a tribute to the resilient spirit of the children of Gaza. My journey from these struggles to becoming the first boxer to represent Palestine in the Olympics is a testament to the power of hope and determination. This moment is for every child back home—may it inspire you to dream big and fight for your dreams. 🇵🇸🥊✨”

🏅✨ *History in the Making* ✨🏅 When opportunity knocks, it doesn’t just ask—it *demands* that you step up, give everything, and prove that dreams can rise above every challenge. To be the first-ever Palestinian boxer to represent my people on the grandest stage, at the *Olympics in Paris 2024*, is more than a personal victory—this is a victory for every person who dares to dream beyond their circumstances. I’ve trained for years, fought for every inch, and carried the weight of my nation’s pride and hopes with me in that ring. Each punch was not just for me, but for Palestine, for our youth who dare to dream, for every person who believes that we are more than our struggles, more than our history—*we are our future*. Boxing has taught me that you can be knocked down a hundred times, but it’s how you rise—how you fight back—that defines you. This moment isn’t just about winning a medal; it’s about breaking barriers, representing resilience, and showing the world that sports can be the bridge to new possibilities. To every young athlete, every dreamer out there: this is your sign that no dream is too big, no obstacle too strong. *Believe in yourself, trust your grind, and when the moment comes, fight with everything you’ve got.* Because sometimes, the biggest victories are found not just in the win, but in the courage to take the fight to the world. 🇵🇸🥊 This is for Palestine. This is for history. This is only the beginning. #Paris2024 #Olympics #PalestinePride #FromTheRingToTheWorld

There is no plan B because I don’t want another path. I will keep going despite the circumstances and difficulties. I don’t care all I know is that one day, I’ll be where I want to be ☝🏽🇵🇸👊🏽#paris2024 #boxingdreams #championsinthemaking #la28 #palestine

Waseem Abu Sal is aura. Born and raised in the West Bank. Grinds away in @elbarriogym under the same coach since day one. Palestine’s first Olympic boxer, but that’s just the beginning. @waseemovabusaal 🇵🇸

Hear the punch sound🧏🏽‍♂️👊🏽 #boxingdreams #championsinthemaking #view #gaza #palestine #explorer

Reality of this sport...😤🤐 #boxing #sports #dream #paris2024 #la28 #waseemabusal #gaza #palestine

30 km on the bike, thousands more on the journey 🥊🚴‍♂️ From Palestine to Ireland, every mile is fuel for the dream. Grateful to the amazing organizers in Ireland for the hospitality and unforgettable experience — no excuses, no limits. 🇵🇸🤝🇮🇪🔥”

@waseemovabusaal 🇵🇸🥊 Palestine’s first Olympic boxer becomes a Belfast child 🫶🏻 @stpaulsabc Irish select v Palestine select 🔥 🇮🇪 🥊 🇵🇸 @the_devenish 7.8.2025 Shot for @belfastboxers 📸 #olympian #irishboxing #belfastcity #markmeadphotography

A year since the greatest day of my life—carrying my flag at the Paris 2024 Olympics. A year since I became the first Palestinian boxer to represent my country on the Olympic stage. A year, and the genocide in my homeland is still ongoing. A year, and more than 50,000 lives have been taken by the occupation. A year, and over 18,000 children in Gaza will never dream again. A year, and the weight of my people’s hopes still sits on my shoulders. A year of training, of fights, of sweat, of sacrifice. A year of proving that Palestine is still here. Still fighting. A year, and I’m not done yet. Because what I’ve achieved is only 35% of my dream— and I train every single day to reach the rest. I’m not stopping here watch me • #wasimabusal #paris2024 #LA28 #palestine #gaza #elbarriogym

Rhythm. @elbarriogym

Featherweight boxer from Ramallah. First-ever Palestinian in Olympic boxing. Trained across camps in Morocco, Jordan, Algeria, Russia and China—with no state support, no federation backing, no fancy facilities. He carried the flag in the opening ceremony. “Victory is 100 times sweeter when you’ve suffered for it.” Palestinian Olympian @waseemovabusaal speaks on loss, discipline, and staying focused through war and heartbreak. His punches carry the weight of history and the refusal to be silenced. This is not just about sport. This is about carrying a country’s name with every punch. Founder and Editor-in-Chief: @sandrayeghiazarian  YUNG Creative Director: @saifhid  Videography: @haneenqart Styling: @shabelnikova YUNG Producer: @bylanashash Groomer: @mohammadalshaikhofficial Styling Assistant: @neubedouin, @nyaghnam  Production Assistant: @ala.anasir Retoucher: @aliisadalh YUNG Creative Project Manager: @omaiajallad YUNG Editorial Content Assistant: @maya_______l Words: @mennashnb Local Production: @haithamhijazin