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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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To: Zeroisanumber
"Jamie Farr?"
To: Zeroisanumber
How convenient that the Hajib covers the neck so that you can't see the Adam's Apple.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:28:44 AM PST
by
dfwgator
To: DogByte6RER
Little known fact: Ruqaya's all time fave song is "Lola".
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:30:05 AM PST
by
Texas Eagle
(If it wasn't for double-standards, Liberals would have no standards at all.)
To: DogByte6RER
HE CAN FLY!!!
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:30:39 AM PST
by
Dallas59
(Muslims Are Only Guests In Western Countries)
To: OpusatFR
Last summer on one of the hottest days of the year I saw a Muslim woman dressed from head to toe in thick black garb and wearing a heavy black coat. And while the heat was brutal I imagine it gets much hotter in the Middle East. I've no doubt Mohammad hated women.
Ever get into a discussion with a Muslim as to why the women must dress this way? They claim its to protect the women from men and what men might do if they were to see any part of the woman's bare flesh...
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:31:21 AM PST
by
warsaw44
To: DogByte6RER
Where have I seen her before?
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:32:08 AM PST
by
dfwgator
To: DogByte6RER
Okay, the hijab with the Nike "swoosh" logo? LOL! Think of all the marketing that could be done if all runners wore 'em?
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:34:43 AM PST
by
Doohickey
(I am not unappeasable. YOU are just too easily appeased.)
To: DogByte6RER
In fact, she says, it makes her even quicker.If she took it off, the murderous Muslim mobs would inspire her to run even faster yet.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:35:11 AM PST
by
ApplegateRanch
(Islam: a Satanically Transmitted Disease, spread by unprotected intimate contact with the Koranus.)
To: Dallas59
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:35:25 AM PST
by
ArrogantBustard
(Western Civilisation is aborting, buggering, and contracepting itself out of existence.)
To: DogByte6RER
Its a MAN, Baby!!!!
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:37:11 AM PST
by
Just another Joe
(Warning: FReeping can be addictive and helpful to your mental health)
To: dfwgator
To: dfwgator
Hee...all that's missing is N.O. beer looting dude.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:37:33 AM PST
by
Carl LaFong
("We must protect our phoney-boloney jobs, gentlemen"- Congress - (by way of Governor Le Petomane))
To: Dallas59
That's a dude. On the other hand, the Japanese chick is hot.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:38:02 AM PST
by
Doohickey
(I am not unappeasable. YOU are just too easily appeased.)
To: DogByte6RER
OMG! Put the full-face feedbag on that one!
LBT
-=-=-
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:40:51 AM PST
by
LiberalBassTurds
(Al Qaeda needs to know we are fluent in the "dialogue of bullets.")
To: DogByte6RER
Nike is a Greek god, no? So is this muslim tacitly endorsing another god above allah?
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:43:19 AM PST
by
IllumiNaughtyByNature
(doot...doot...video killed the radio star...doot...doot...)
To: savedbygrace
She's used to beat the ugly stick.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:43:33 AM PST
by
fredhead
(Where are we going, and why am I in this handbasket?)
To: edcoil
The head cover is sponsored by Nike???
New Nike slogan, "Just Bomb It!"
To: r9etb
Egad ... she looks like the love child of Bob Denver and Michael Dukakis. AHHHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!
Biggest laugh I've had all month!
Regards,
To: DogByte6RER
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:45:58 AM PST
by
BunnySlippers
(Never Forget / SAY YES TO RUDY !!!)
To: the_devils_advocate_666
Naturally it is women who look like this who actually LIKE hijabs.
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:47:09 AM PST
by
BunnySlippers
(Never Forget / SAY YES TO RUDY !!!)
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