http://www.middleeasttransparent.com…e=4226&lang=en Wednesday 30 July 2008 By Farah al-Sweel Saudi Women Athletes who will not be allowed to participate in the 2008 Olympics due to lack of female rights under Shariah Laws. http://tinyurl.com/6r2on8 Rashed al-Heraiwel, head of the Saudi delegation, confirmed no women would be in the lineup, apparently due to opposition by powerful clerics […]
In March we introduced you to Mehbooba Ahadyar, a 19-year-old runner who was expected to be the only female on Afghanistan’s Olympic team. She has qualified in the 1500 meters and the 3000 meters, and she was a source of great pride to many Afghan women, who were not permitted to participate in sports under […]
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