Thirty-nine entry visas to the Soviet Union were received here by the Academic Sport Association (ASA) for the Israelis who will take part in the ninth world students games opening in Moscow early next year. These visas include four for the Israeli television team. The visas for the Israelis were issued by a European consulate office of the Russians and handed over to the El Al office in Vienna. The Israeli delegation will be headed by Itzhak Aldubi, chairman of ASA.
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