Iranian Women’s Soccer Team Disqualified From Olympics Over Headscarves

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JNN 12 June 2011 TEHRAN — Not participating in the 2012 London Olympics is a nightmare for every serious athlete, but for the Iranian women’s soccer team the defeat was extra bitter after they were disqualified right before a crucial qualifying match because they wore Islamic headscarves. Continue reading →

Iranian Women's Soccer Team Disqualified From Olympics Over Headscarves

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JNN 12 June 2011 TEHRAN — Not participating in the 2012 London Olympics is a nightmare for every serious athlete, but for the Iranian women’s soccer team the defeat was extra bitter after they were disqualified right before a crucial qualifying match because they wore Islamic headscarves. Continue reading →