“The Israeli destruction machine” killed 47 athletes and 17 technicians and administrators during the conflict, the body said in a statement.

The text stressed that five other athletes were arrested and an unspecified number were injured.

It recalled the case of Yasmine Sharaf, a six-year-old karate player, who dreamed of growing up and representing her homeland in international competitions.

Sports facilities were not spared from attacks and continuous violations by the Israeli occupation, it added.

As an example, the Committee cited the destruction of the stadium built by the United Nations Development Program and another located in the northern town of Beit Hanoun, while a third, located next to the Indonesian Hospital, was turned into a mass grave.

Three equestrian clubs, a baseball field and several martial arts centers that formed a haven for Palestinian athletes in Gaza were also attacked.

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