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Sprinter says Muslim garb makes her faster
The Associated Press ^
| Dec 12, 2006
| The Associated Press
Posted on 12/13/2006 11:06:45 AM PST by DogByte6RER
Sprinter says Muslim garb makes her faster
Article published Dec 12, 2006
The Associated Press
DOHA, Qatar - Sprinter Ruqaya Al Ghasara of Bahrain isn't held back by running in a hijab, a full Muslim headscarf. In fact, she says, it makes her even quicker.
''Wearing traditional Muslim dress has encouraged me. It's not an obstacle - quite the opposite,'' said Al Ghasara, who won the gold medal in the 200 meters on Monday night in 23.19 seconds.
The bronze medalist earlier in the 100, Al Ghasara is instantly recognizable in her full-length running suit that leaves her hands and face exposed. It's only traditional in spirit, however: The fabric is clingy and stretchable and her white hajib headwear bears the swoosh trademark of her sponsor.
Al Ghasara said her outfit is a personal choice, although custom weighs heavily. While other Bahraini female athletes compete in the clothing more typical of their sports, many are naturalized Bahraini citizens who were not raised Muslim.
Yet Al Ghasara, who claims U.S. sprinter Marion Jones as a role model, said she hoped her clothing choice would inspire other Muslim women to join competitive sports.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: burqua; hijab; islam; muslim; religionofpeace; rop
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"Sprinter Ruqaya Al Ghasara of Bahrain isn't held back by running in a hijab, a full Muslim headscarf. In fact, she says, it makes her even quicker."
Oh yeah?
Well if the hijab makes her run faster, then by using her logic a full head to toe burqua should make her run even faster!
Go figure!
To: DogByte6RER
Bahrain's Ruqaya Al Ghasara celebrates after winning gold in the final of the Women's 200m at the Asian Games in Doha, Qatar.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:09:14 AM PST
by
DogByte6RER
("Loose lips sink ships")
To: DogByte6RER
The hijab makes it easier for her to hide her testicles!
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:09:37 AM PST
by
ConservaTexan
(February 6, 1911)
To: DogByte6RER
Yet Al Ghasara, who claims U.S. sprinter Marion Jones as a role model, said she hoped her clothing choice would inspire other Muslim women to join competitive sports.It's not that the women lack inspiration, it's more that the men won't let them.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:09:48 AM PST
by
dfwgator
To: DogByte6RER
Egad ... she looks like the love child of Bob Denver and Michael Dukakis.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:10:21 AM PST
by
r9etb
To: DogByte6RER
I went to the link.
In the picture she looks like a man. Wonder what the hiijab is REALLY hiding?
To: DogByte6RER
Psycho effects can help a person.
But, then again, consider that REAL runners are streamlining and using plastic to cut air resistance, I'd go with wind tunnel test results over a Middle Age dress code based on 100+ degree desert temperatures.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:10:47 AM PST
by
Robert A Cook PE
(I can only donate monthly, but Hillary's ABBCNNBCBS continue to lie every day!)
To: DogByte6RER
She looks like Barack Obama in that picture.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:10:59 AM PST
by
dfwgator
To: ConservaTexan
You are not kidding!
To: DogByte6RER
The head cover is sponsored by Nike???
Yup, guess I have seen it all.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:11:25 AM PST
by
edcoil
(Reality doesn't say much - doesn't need too)
To: DogByte6RER
She may have a point. With all the beheadings and genital mutilations females are subjected to in the religion of pieces, it is probably instinctive, kind of like the reaction triggered in dogs when they encounter moving cars.
To: DogByte6RER
so Nike is now making hijabs? WTF?
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:11:49 AM PST
by
Axeslinger
(Where has my country gone?)
To: r9etb
Barak Obama? Do you have a secret life as a 'female' Muslim sprinter?
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:12:58 AM PST
by
Asfarastheeastisfromthewest...
( "Sooner or later in life, we all sit down to a banquet of consequences." Robert Louis Stevenson)
To: ConservaTexan
The hijab makes it easier for her to hide her testicles! LOL! You said that quicker and better than I did.
To: DogByte6RER
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:14:27 AM PST
by
CTK YKC
To: DogByte6RER
That's a woman? Somebody needs to do a DNA test on "her."
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:14:34 AM PST
by
OpusatFR
( ALEA IACTA EST. We have just crossed the Rubicon.)
To: DogByte6RER
To: DogByte6RER
Hides the fact she's a man, baby!
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:15:15 AM PST
by
KosmicKitty
(WARNING: Hormonally crazed woman ahead!!)
To: r9etb
Egad ... she looks like the love child of Bob Denver and Michael Dukakis. ROTFLMAO...
...and ew.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:16:25 AM PST
by
The_Victor
(If all I want is a warm feeling, I should just wet my pants.)
To: KosmicKitty; CTK YKC
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