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February 19, 2008       Share:    

Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080217/sp_wl_afp/tenniswtaqatisrpeeroly2016

Israel's Tennis Player Peer Makes History in Gulf

[AFP/Yahoo] Richard Eaton - Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer, 20, made diplomatic history when she stepped on court at the Qatar Open on Monday. Peer has suddenly acquired a global focus, received round-the-clock security, and apparently been given a promise that she would be treated "like the Emir's wife." "I'm here to play tennis," she said. "But if this opens up a window for the younger generation, with Arabs and Israelis working together for peace, I'd be happy." The emirate is bidding for the 2016 Olympics, about which a decision will be made next year, so this is a way to suggest that politics won't tarnish any games there.

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