
Tennis Leaders Meet [Archives:2001/44/Local News]
October 22 2001

Speeches delivered expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Honorary President of the Tennis Association, Staff Colonel Ahmad Ali Abdullah Saleh, who sponsored the event to develop the game in Yemen. They also spoke highly of Dr. Abdullah Abdulwali Nasher, chairman of the Association who has contributed to the popularity of the game in Yemen.
Speakers emphasized the importance of keeping sport an open field for all, separate from politics, so that it remains a tool to gather people on the basis of love and solidarity.
The Ministry of Sports disclosed the intention to establish a closed sports hall for women and a children’s entertainment park at al-Zubeiri Park.
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