1.   Camel racing is a highly organized and popular sport in the Middle East, where millions of dollars can be paid for high-speed camels.

2.   Camel racing is popular in many Gulf nations, with races held every weekend.

3.   Children from India and Pakistan have been kidnapped and taken to wealthy Persian Gulf countries, where camel racing is a major sport.

4.   Children from India and Pakistan have been taken illegally to oil-rich Persian Gulf countries where camel racing is a major sport.

5.   Officials at Colombo airport rescued two children who may have been kidnapped to be used as jockeys in camel racing in the Middle East, police said Tuesday.

6.   While the boys are used as jockeys in camel racing, a popular sport, the girls are sold for prostitution, police say.

7.   Women often end up in brothels and small children often are used in camel racing, the group said in a report published in February.

8.   Young children from India and Pakistan have been taken illegally to oil-rich Persian gulf countries where camel racing is a major sport.

9.   Belgian Agriculture Minister Karel Pinxten announced that ostrich and camel racing would be included in a global ban on displays involving force, speed or handling of animals.

10.   Camel racing is a popular sport in the Arabian Gulf during the cooler winter months.