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Commenting on the news that Saudi Arabia is to send two female athletes to compete in the 2012 Olympics, Women's Sport and Fitness Foundation Chief Executive, Sue Tibballs said:

"The news that Saudi Arabia will send two female athletes to complete in the London 2012 Games represents a real victory for women's sport. We are delighted to have been a part of the international campaign that has resulted in today's announcement, which means that by London 2012 every National Olympic Committee will have sent a female competitor to the Olympic Games.

"With more events and more medals up for grabs than ever before we think that London 2012 will be the best Olympic Games for women yet. We urge the IOC to capitalise on this by encouraging countries across the world to invest in women's sport so that all women are given the opportunity to become fit and active."

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