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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: Dallas59
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:48:16 AM PST
by
BunnySlippers
(Never Forget / SAY YES TO RUDY !!!)
To: DogByte6RER
LBT
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:50:38 AM PST
by
LiberalBassTurds
(Al Qaeda needs to know we are fluent in the "dialogue of bullets.")
To: ConservaTexan
heh - she looks a little manly to me! ah, days of old East Germany
To: DogByte6RER
64
posted on
12/13/2006 11:53:46 AM PST
by
Alouette
(Psalms of the Day: 106-107)
To: LiberalBassTurds
Dang, it looks like she was struck with bad case of ugly at an early age.
65
posted on
12/13/2006 11:55:52 AM PST
by
AppyPappy
(If you aren't part of the solution, there is good money to be made prolonging the problem.)
To: AppyPappy
Hehe, no doubt. Makes ya wonder why they are in such a hurry to get to their 72 virgins doesn't it? :-)
LBT
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posted on
12/13/2006 11:59:53 AM PST
by
LiberalBassTurds
(Al Qaeda needs to know we are fluent in the "dialogue of bullets.")
To: Alouette
That's a man, baby!I think that thing around her head is covering an Adam's Apple.
67
posted on
12/13/2006 12:01:26 PM PST
by
ConservaTexan
(February 6, 1911)
To: DogByte6RER
Maybe those burkas are a good idea after all.
To: DogByte6RER
Well, I think we now have an answer as to why muslims fully cover their women! *Shiver*
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posted on
12/13/2006 12:17:34 PM PST
by
6SJ7
To: DogByte6RER
I was praying that the photo you posted of Ruqaya was photoshopped. Good Lord.
70
posted on
12/13/2006 12:22:08 PM PST
by
dynachrome
("Where am I? Where am I going? Why am I in a handbasket?")
To: DogByte6RER
Yeah but can she take a lump of sugar out of my hand ...
71
posted on
12/13/2006 12:31:21 PM PST
by
tx_eggman
(Democrat Campaign Slogan - 2006: "Bring Out The Gimp!")
To: DogByte6RER
Hmmm. Let's see, can't see for adam's apple, but no chest, and brow ridge suggests that's a male.
72
posted on
12/13/2006 12:41:31 PM PST
by
lepton
("It is useless to attempt to reason a man out of a thing he was never reasoned into"--Jonathan Swift)
To: DogByte6RER
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posted on
12/13/2006 12:42:01 PM PST
by
Uncle Miltie
(Heads up, people! The Nazis are back. They're more numerous and gearing up with atomic weapons.)
To: ConservaTexan
With that face She looks like she just hit her testicles!
74
posted on
12/13/2006 12:46:50 PM PST
by
areafiftyone
(Politicians Are Like Diapers - Both Need To Be Changed Often And For The Same Reason)
To: lepton
"Her" mid section does not look like that of a female either. and the rather large hands...?
75
posted on
12/13/2006 1:00:16 PM PST
by
warsaw44
To: DogByte6RER
But who wants fast muslim women?
To: Paleo Conservative
can we get something nice to look at - to counter balance
77
posted on
12/13/2006 1:08:59 PM PST
by
mandingo republican
(Libs are Moloch worshipers I tell ya! - FREE HK, CUBA & IRAN - SATAN was the first liberal!)
To: DogByte6RER
Must be one of them East German Muslim's.....
78
posted on
12/13/2006 1:15:08 PM PST
by
Wyatt's Torch
(I can explain it to you. I can't understand it for you.)
To: mandingo republican
Quick Google search reveled this pic of a recent Miss Iran (seriously):
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posted on
12/13/2006 1:21:31 PM PST
by
Wyatt's Torch
(I can explain it to you. I can't understand it for you.)
To: DogByte6RER
A hijab IS a burqa. Different names, I think, for different regions. Too bad we all got stuck on what goes on in Afghanistan.
For me, this article BEGS the question:
WOMEN ARE ALLOWED TO COMPETE IN PUBLIC SPORTS????
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posted on
12/13/2006 1:23:59 PM PST
by
the OlLine Rebel
(Common sense is an uncommon virtue.)
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