Headscarved Martial Arts Professional Yenigül UzanPreviously, women could not wear a headscarf while engaged in a professional sport and were not able to obtain a professional sports license without removing the headscarf for the requisite photo. In accordance with the new regulation, however, … [Read more...]
Alan Hubbard: Will the IOC remain largely a preserve of the rich, the venerable - and the male?
In support of a leading figure, El MoutawakelA visit to Athens this week confirmed the view that the future of London's Olympic Stadium must involve a football club. Without the presence of the round ball game the stadium which gloriously hosted the Olympic Games of 2004 would now be as much an old … [Read more...]
Qatar ready to host GCC basketball event for girls
FROM LEFT: Dr Mostafa Diab, QBF Technical Expert, Qatar Women’s Sport Committee (QWSC) President Ahlam Salem Al Mana, and QWSC Assistant Secretary General Maha Abduljabar, during the GCC Basketball Organising Committee press conference at the QWSC headquarters yesterday. PICTURE BY: KAMMUTTY … [Read more...]
Pakistani swimmer breaks International Records
BY: NATASHA RAHEELKARACHI: National swimming champion Kiran Khan finished 10th in her 50-metre butterfly event at the ninth Asian Swimming Championship in Dubai but Liana Swann managed to break three national records in the 400 individual medley, 100-metre freestyle and 200-metre breast stroke … [Read more...]
Unveiling Hijab on the Pitch- FIFA approves headscarf design.
Unveiling Hijab on the PitchBY:SHIREEN AHMEDThis morning I woke up to find out that a design submitted by designer in Montreal Elham Sayed Javad was accepted by IFAB as an acceptable FIFA-approved model for a headscarf.This means that we may soon be seeing hijabs on the pitch. It will open … [Read more...]
Pakistan women’s cricket team off to China
ISLAMABAD: A 15-member Pakistan women's cricket team left for China on Monday to participate in the ACC Women's T20 Asia Cup starting in Guangzhou from October 25. Talking to reporters, skipper Sana Mir said that the team had done a lot of hard work for the important tournament and they would … [Read more...]
Qatar Women Hope To Make History
DOHA, Qatar, Dec 23, (AP): Three weeks before the Arab Games in Doha, Qatari sports officials called Nada Mohammed Wafa to tell her she would be competing in the Middle East’s biggest sporting event. Surprised - and a bit scared - the 17-year-old swimmer replied: “Oh wow! … [Read more...]
Amid Glares, Female Weight Lifters Compete
By KAREN LEIGHWomen weight lifters in the United Arab Emirates, like Amna Al Haddad, are competing in what is thought of as a "man's sport."DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — In a private gym tucked away in the warren of villas in the ritzy Jumeirah district here, Amna Al Haddad, a … [Read more...]
Play like a Girl in Iran… just don’t watch like one.
BY: SHIREEN AHMEDThe colourful world of football is composed of players, coaches, teams and most importantly fans. The loyalty and passion of global football fans is unparalleled. Their energy, support are motivating factors for the players and their presence at matches is an important indicator on … [Read more...]
World Cup qualifier: A battle for Iranian women’s rights
By James M. DorseyFatma Iktasari second from left) and Shabnam Kazimi (second from right) defy ban on women (Source: http://bahal31.persianblog.ir)When Iran beat favourite South Korea this week in a 2014 World Cup qualifier, it was not the only battle being fought in Tehran’s Azadi … [Read more...]