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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 1H 10M

Episode 164: On Athleticide

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This episode examines the destruction of athletes, athletics and athletic infrastructure in Palestine by Israeli forces. We discuss how athletes and sports spaces have been targeted, the loss of facilities and opportunities for athletes, and the broader impact on community life and youth development. The conversation addresses the concept of athleticide as part of a wider pattern of cultural and social erasure through sport.Leyla Hamed is a UK-based football journalist and sports law specialist, originally from Morocco and born in Spain.

This episode examines the destruction of athletes, athletics and athletic infrastructure in Palestine by Israeli forces. We discuss how athletes and sports spaces have been targeted, the loss of facilities and opportunities for athletes, and the broader impact on community life and youth development. The conversation addresses the concept of athleticide as part of a wider pattern of cultural and social erasure through sport.Leyla Hamed is a UK-based football journalist and sports law specialist, originally from Morocco and born in Spain.

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