Arab Fun 'n' Games

Great news for Syrian athletes (the ones who haven't yet been slaughtered by Assad's assassins, that is): despite their nation's censure by and suspension from the Arab League, Syria will be allowed to participate in the Arab Games:

"They will participate and we are welcoming all athletes from the Arab nations," Abdulla al-Mulla, acting director for ceremonies at the 22-country Doha Games said."We never mix up politics with sport, so they are most welcome to come to Doha. And the confirmation, we have that in writing from Syria."

In writing from Syria, eh? Guess that makes it official.

Update: Let the games begin!