DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP)— The top official in women’s tennis reprimanded the United Arab Emirates on Sunday for blocking an Israeli player from a premier Dubai tournament, calling the decision to deny her a visa "regrettable"
"All the players support Shahar. We are all athletes and we stand for tennis," said Venus Williams. Reigning French Open champion Ana Ivanovic said: "I really don’t like sports to be mixed with politics."
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It may well be insignificant - however, for sake of fair & full disclosure, the fact Peer works for Israeli military should be disclosed in news coverage, I think.
The New York Times had it's "say", as well.
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UAE Wins Arabian Gulf Cup for the First Time
Finally UAE Made it! It took the UAE Football Team 35 years to finally win the Arabian Gulf Cup after defeating the Omani Team (1-0).
Read the UAE Football Team history with Gulf Cup.
Congratulations UAE ... It's a dream finally came true :)
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