GAMES: Jordanian princess intervenes to save Syria Jordan game

From: AAP Sports News (Australia) | Date: August 21, 1999 | Copyright information


AAP Sports News (Australia)

08-21-1999

GAMES: Jordanian princess intervenes to save Syria Jordan game

AMMAN, Aug 21 AFP - Jordan's Princess Haya saved the day - and relations with Syria -
yesterday after Jordanian fans began hurling bottles onto the court when Syria led the host
nation in a basketball match at the ninth Arab Games.

After two Syrian players were injured, Princess Haya grabbed a loudspeaker, jumped on the
court and p...

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