And it was a few years ago at Wimbledon when the world saw a Muslim player being cheered on by Israeli fans...while the Pakistani fans were cheering for a Jew...
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The tennis team of Hadad and Qureshi:
...During the tournament, they repeated that their pairing was not a political statement, but that they both noticed their countrymen in the stands during the matches. Regardless of what they are playing for, the fact that Israelis were cheering for a Muslim, and Pakistanis for a Jew, demonstrates that sports can indeed transcend politics.
During the Open, Hadad said, "Two people from different countries, different cultures, you know, can team up, play together, play good tennis together. If you put in politics, maybe they can do the same thing." |
