The province of Gaza is at the forefront of age falsification issues at the 2026 School Games currently taking place in Inhambane, Mozambique. Official data reveals 14 out of 31 detected cases of age fraud originate from Gaza. Athletes aged 18, 19, and even 21 are competing in a sporting event exclusively for youth between 11 and 16 years old. This represents a significant breach of the competition's age regulations. Authorities are addressing the situation, but the high number of cases from a single province is raising concerns about oversight and fair play. The issue highlights challenges in verifying athletes’ ages during youth sporting events in the region. Further investigation is underway to understand the root causes and prevent future occurrences.