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Saudi woman judoka allowed to compete in hijab at Games

Saudi woman judoka allowed to compete in hijab at Games

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

One of Saudi Arabia's two first female Olympians will take part in the judo competition after agreement was reached on an acceptable design for an Islamic headscarf, or hijab, officials said on Monday.

Olys: Saudi judoka allowed to wear hijab while competing

Olys: Saudi judoka allowed to wear hijab while competing

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

One of Saudi Arabia's two first female Olympians will take part in the judo competition after agreement was reached on an acceptable design for an Islamic headscarf, or hijab, officials said on Monday.

BCCI only interested in making money out of cricket: OCA

BCCI only interested in making money out of cricket: OCA

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

BCCI's decision to not send Indian teams for the Asian Games drew sharp criticism from the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) on Saturday, which accused the influential cricket board of treating the sport just as a business venture.