One of the most conservative middle east state, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia who even prevents their women hold a driving license has granted permission for Dalma Rushdi Malhas, a 20 year old show-jumper to represent Saudi in London Olympics. She has already won bronze in 2010 Youth Olympics in Singapore. After 2010 Youth Olympics she said that she would one day compete alongside male Saudi Olympic athletes.
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