Tuesday, November 01, 2016

Indian sports star boycotts Iranian competition over hijab requirement...

'You follow your religion and let me follow mine,' says Heena Sidhu

An Indian sportswoman has backed out of a shooting competition in Iran over the host's requirement all female competitors must wear hijabs.

Heena Sidhu, a commonwealth games gold medallist, tweeted an explanation why she would not take part in the Asian Airgun Shooting Championship in Tehran in September.

The defending champion of the competition, Ms Sidhu said the requirement for the shooters to dress in accordance to Islamic principles was not in the spirit of the sport.

The competition's official website clearly states all athletes must wear clothes in compliance with the rules of the Republic of Iran. Full story...

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