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Can this marathon help Palestinian cause?

Several years into its launch, the Palestine Marathon in Bethlehem received recognition from the International Association of Athletics Federations in yet another sporting achievement that conveys to the world that Palestine is capable of organizing such events despite the occupation obstacles.
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RAMALLAH, West Bank — Five years into its launch, the Palestine Marathon has been officially recognized by the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) on Oct. 13. The move came after Etidal Abdelghani, the director general of the marathon, received an official certificate of recognition from the IAAF, in what has been deemed as an international sporting achievement.

Abdelghani told Al-Monitor that this recognition is the culmination of five years of continuous work aimed at organizing the marathon in line with international standards. The recognition came after Norrie Williamson, a representative of IAAF, visited Bethlehem on Sept. 22.

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