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Coming soon: Historical tennis collaboration between Bahrain and Israel Israel today

2022-06-23T13:31:32.275Z


Bahrain Ambassador meets with representatives of the Tennis Center, and with former player Andy Ram: "Just think that in 2009 I secretly entered the Emirates to compete" • Today, more than 1,000 Arab children aged 4-18 play in the tennis centers in Israel.


A historic tennis cooperation between Bahrain and Israel is expected to take place soon, following the visit today (Thursday) of Bahrain's Ambassador to Israel - Khaled al-Jalama, at the Ramat Hasharon Tennis Center.  

The ambassador met with representatives of the Israel Tennis and Education Center, as well as with former tennis player Andy Ram.

During the visit, the Ambassador of Bahrain was introduced to the many activities of the tennis and education centers in Israel to promote tennis in Arab society, within the framework of centers and branches in 23 localities throughout the country.

Historical collaboration, Photo: Tennis Center

Today, more than 1,000 Arab children aged 4-18, from the Golan Heights and the Galilee to the Negev, play in the tennis and education centers in Israel, including players who are considered great promises in Israeli tennis, including Karin Altori Rahat and Kariman (Koki) Bukai from Acre.  

According to Erez Wieder: "The historic meeting of the Bahraini Ambassador at the Tennis and Education Centers in Israel has great potential for creating bridges between the countries through tennis as well. Together, we will lead our vision forward, to open new and promising horizons for children from both countries. ". 

The ambassador with the actresses, Photo: Tennis Center

Andy Ram said: "Just to think that in 2009 I secretly entered the Emirates to compete, while today I met with the Bahrain Ambassador on the tennis courts here in Israel. The tennis court is much, much more than a tennis court and brings you to amazing feelings and places in life."

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Source: israelhayom

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