13 Aug, 2012
Saudi female athletes: Heroes in London, ‘prostitutes of the Olympics’ at home — RT
Attar and Shaherkhani’s mere participation is seen as a huge victory because it was the first time Saudi Arabia sent female athletes to the Olympic Games. The move is seen as a milestone toward meeting the International Olympics Committee’s (IOC) goal of sex equality and 50/50 participation at the Games.
But many in Saudi Arabia have rejected Attar and Shaherkhani’s participation in the event. Millions of women and girls are banned from practicing sports in Saudi Arabia – even in the country’s colleges and schools.
Read more: Saudi female athletes: Heroes in London, ‘prostitutes of the Olympics’ at home — RT.
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