A young Palestinian rider takes part in a horseback archery training session in Zawayda, in the central Gaza Strip. Reuters
A young Palestinian rider takes part in a horseback archery training session in Zawayda, in the central Gaza Strip. Reuters
Palestinian coach Mohammad Abu Musaed instructs his team during a horseback archery training session in Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip. Reuters
Palestinian coach Mohammad Abu Musaed instructs his team during a horseback archery training session in Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip. Reuters
Coach Mohammad Abu Musaed says he wants to revive the sport of mounted archery 'because it helps release bad energy'. Reuters
Coach Mohammad Abu Musaed says he wants to revive the sport of mounted archery 'because it helps release bad energy'. Reuters
Staying calm and focused while standing up straight on a galloping horse is a challenge, says Mohammad Abu Musaed. Reuters
Staying calm and focused while standing up straight on a galloping horse is a challenge, says Mohammad Abu Musaed. Reuters
A young Palestinian rider shoots an arrow at a target during a horseback archery training session in Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip. Reuters
A young Palestinian rider shoots an arrow at a target during a horseback archery training session in Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip. Reuters
There are several hundred horseback riders in Gaza but few have so far been willing to give it a try with archery. Reuters
There are several hundred horseback riders in Gaza but few have so far been willing to give it a try with archery. Reuters
Palestinian coach Mohammad Abu Musaed shoots an arrow at a target as he instructs his team during a training session in Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip. Reuters
Palestinian coach Mohammad Abu Musaed shoots an arrow at a target as he instructs his team during a training session in Zawayda in the central Gaza Strip. Reuters
Palestinian man Mohammad Abu Musaed makes bows and arrows for his horseback archery team in the central Gaza Strip. The 40-year-old wants to build a team that can compete internationally. Reuters
Palestinian man Mohammad Abu Musaed makes bows and arrows for his horseback archery team in the central Gaza Strip. The 40-year-old wants to build a team that can compete internationally. Reuters

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Horseback archery in Gaza - in pictures

Palestinian Mohammad Abu Musaed wants to build a team that can compete internationally

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Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
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