Kuwaiti Minor Tennis Player Refuses To Face Israeli Opponent In Dubai Tournament

22.01.2022 20:57

Mohammad Al Awadi withdraws from Dubai Tennis Championships U 14 semifinals.

A minor tennis player from Kuwait has refused to play against an Israeli opponent in the Dubai Tennis Championships' semifinals, local media said on Saturday.

According to daily Al-Watan, Mohammad Al-Awadi withdrew from the Dubai Tennis Championships U-14 semifinals once he found out that he would confront an Israeli player.

Kuwaiti MP Osama Al-Shaheen congratulated Al-Awadi for his decision.

The Dubai Tennis Championships started on Jan. 17 as 300 players from 50 countries are competing in six different minor age categories.

*Writing by Can Erozden​​​​​​​ -

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