Wojdan shaherkani judo

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Saudi Arabian girls get access to sports in private schools for first time

Private schools to provide coaching, equipment and appropriate areas for girls in Saudi Arabia to play.

Saudi judo athlete's Olympic debut ends in 82 seconds

Saudi Arabia's Wojdan Shaherkani (white) competes with Puerto Rico's Melissa Mojica (blue) during their women's +78kg judo contest match of the London 2012 Olympic Games on August 3, 2012 at the ExCel arena in London.

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