Draft:Silwan Sport Club
Silwan Sport Club in East jerusalem
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Silwan Sport Club (Arabic نادي سلوان الرياضي), also known as Silwan Al-Maqdisi Club or Silwan FC is a palestinian sports and cultural club based in the Silwan Neighbourhood of East jerusalem. The club competes in the west bank premier league, the last season in this league was 2022-2023. Beyond just football, this club operates as a community instituition, where cultural, educational and social programmes are ran for the residents of the Silwan Area.[1]
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History
Silwan Sport Club is based in the Silwan neighbourhood of East Jerusalem, A predominantly Palestinian district in the southeastern outskirts of the (current) Old City. The Mughrabi Gate Square in the Wadi Hilweh part of Silwan historically has served as the club's primary training ground, where local youth used the place for practicing sport at night.[2] The club was temporarily closed during the First Intifada (1987-1993), after which it was reconsituted as a registered association.
The club celebrated its 60th aniversary in 2025, placing the founding at approximately mid-1960's.[3]
Football
League History
Silwan Sport Club competes within the Palestinian football pyramid administered by the Palestinian Football Association. In 1977, Silwan won the West Bank League title, finishing ahead of Al-Arabi Beit Safafa, YMCA, Al-Bireh Group and Shabab Khaleel in a five time competition[4]
The club reached the final of the West Bank Cup in 1987, where they were defeated by Thaqafi Tulkarm with a score of 2-1. Also, Silwan FC has won the Winter Jericho Championship in 2004/2005 and 2014. [5]
In the 2023-24 season, Al-Sawahreh defeated Silwan 5-0 in a promotion playoff, making an end to the club's attempt to return to the top of Palestinian football.[6] In the west bank first division, the clubs recent standings shows Silwan sitting at position 11 with 25 points, having secured 5 wins, 10 draws and 7 losses. They scored 22 goals and condeded 28. [7]
Honours
| Competition | Result | Year |
|---|---|---|
| West Bank League | Winner | 1977 |
| West Bank Cup | Runner-up | 1987 |
| Winter Jericho Championship | Winner | 2004/2005, 2014 |
| West Bank League - Second Level | Winner | 2014/2015 |
Community and Cultural Role
Silwan Sport Club describes itself as a Palestinian non-governmental, non-profit organization, independent of any political party, aiming to enhance the development of Palestinian youth in the Silwan region. Its stated goals include
- Youth development: They aim to support people aged 12-15 in Silwan, helping them interact with other rcommunities and countering negative impacts of occupation on social levels.[8]
- Women's Empowerment: The Tamkeen project focuses on the social and civic inclusion of women.
- Children's camps: Summer and winter camps for youth and children, operating under the name candles.
- Sports and cultural programming: A regular programme called Shams covers sporting and cultural activities.
- Enviromental awereness: Cooperation with specialised centers and institutes in environment educate the youth.
The club has recieved funding through EU-backed projects and also has had partnerships with local civil society organisations. It has stated they it recieves no financial support from the Palestinian Authority.[9]