Religion shaping the Olympics: From Ancient Greece To London
Source: Huff Post By Chris Lisee (RNS) A 600-foot footrace was the only athletic event at the first Olympics, a festival held in 776 B.C. and dedicated to Zeus, the […]
Lightning Bolts: Why do all the top sprinters come from Jamaica?
(CNN) — When the fastest men on the planet contest the Olympic 100 meters final in London on August 5, it will be a major upset if the winner does not come from the small Caribbean island of Jamaica. Read more
Many Muslim Olympians decide to postpone Ramadan fasting until after London Olympics
By Associated Press, The Washington Post LONDON — With the London Games fast approaching and the Islamic holy month of Ramadan already here, Muslim athletes are faced with a dilemma […]
Ramadan Olympics Challenge Muslim Athletes
Al Pessin VOICE OF AMERICA July 10, 2012 LONDON — When the summer Olympic Games open in London later this month, Muslims worldwide, including many elite athletes, will be observing the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Muslim Olympic hopefuls face the prospect of competing at the highest levels while abstaining […]
Seven-up Federer shatters Murray’s Wimbledon dream
AFP ARABNEWS LONDON: Roger Federer won a record-equalling seventh Wimbledon title and 17th Grand Slam crown Sunday, shattering tearful Andy Murray’s dream of ending Britain’s 76-year wait for an All […]
French Muslim footballers cannot wear headscarves, says sporting authority
France’s soccer federation said it would not allow women to wear Muslim headscarves. Source: THE TELEGRAPH By Devorah Lauter, Paris The decision, announced on Friday night, was despite a ruling on Thursday that they could, by the FIFA umbrella organization which sets the rules of the game. The French Football […]
FIFA approves goal line technology, Islamic headscarf
AGENCIES ARABNEWS Friday 6 July 2012 ZURICH: Goal-line technology to confirm whether or not a goal has been scored and the use of the Islamic headscarf were approved by soccer’s […]
Fiji football updates
Injured Tiwa out as Simi leads Fiji May 28, 2012 By Sunil Sharma A knee injury has forced Ba midfielder Malakai Tiwa out of the Fiji soccer squad preparing for the OFC Nations Cup to start this Saturday at Lawson Tama Stadium in Honiara. TOP STORIES LOCAL INTERNATIONAL Savusavu […]
Fiji Rugby newsupdate
U20 a threat in world meet Arin Kumar Sunday, May 27, 2012 THE Fiji under-20 rugby team can be a threat to any team if they play with a proper pattern says International Rugby Board’s Oceania Development manager Lee Smith. Smith conducted a scrum coaching session with the baby Flying […]
Prince Ali stunned by FIFA experts’ hijab knock back
CHICAGO TRIBUNE BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Evidence from FIFA’s medical experts on why the ban on Muslim women footballers wearing the Islamic headscarf or hijab should remain in place was deeply flawed and had no foundation, the campaign’s principal supporter said on Friday. Prince Ali Bin Al-Hussein of Jordan, whose presentation […]
Safer Headscarf Designs For Muslim Women Athletes Requested By FIFA Doctors
Huff Post BUDAPEST, Hungary — FIFA’s medical advisers say new designs are needed because headscarfs worn by Muslim women players could lead to head and neck injuries. Michel D’Hooghe, chairman of FIFA’s medical committee, says samples received from two designers “represented a danger” to players’ health. Soccer’s rules-making panel has […]
Fair play? UK to ban leaders accused of human rights abuse from Olympics
Russian TV: The seemingly noble move is tainted by the fact the very people accused of rights violations in their home countries – like the King of Bahrain, for example […]
Ramadan Fast During London Olympics A Dilemma For Muslim Athletes
Huff Post LONDON (Reuters)- When Malaysian cyclist Azizulhasni Awang opted to postpone his Ramadan fast until after the London Games, the decision was all about going for Olympic gold. Anything that might jeopardise the chance of a medal for the 24-year-old at his second Olympics had to be dealt with […]
Fiji drops in world soccer rating
Fiji Drops In International Soccer Rankings SUVA – Fiji has fallen three places in the latest FIFA World Rankings and is now placed fourth in the Oceania region. Neighbours New Caledonia (155) and Samoa (156) have surpassed Fiji who is sitting on 160. National team director Tarunesh Reddy told Times Sport […]
Pakistan is the Key to London’s Olympic Security
Daily Telegraph: There are now just 80 days to go before the start of the Great Siege of London, when the daily routines of millions of the capital’s citizens are […]
Worldwide pillow fight: Feathered fun takes the streets (AMAZING VIDEO, PHOTOS)
Source: RT Clashes erupted across the globe as thousands of enthusiastic people armed themselves and took to the streets. Police were helpless to do anything about it. They did not dare to stop International Pillow Fight Day. Globally hosted flash mobs with participants using pillows to bash at each other […]
Dutch design challenges Fifa’s football hijab ban
Players were prevented from wearing the hijab at top levels of the game for safety reasons, and because of rules stating that religious symbols were not allowed. Critics say the ban promotes inequality at the highest level of the world’s most popular game. A Facebook page called “Let Us Play“, […]
Team effort takes Bangladesh to historic final
Source: espncricinfo.com Photo: Mahmudullah celebrates Bangladesh’s victory, Bangladesh v Sri Lanka, Asia Cup, Mirpur, March 20, 2012 (Courtesy Cricinfo) Bangladesh made it to the final of the Asia Cup, defying pre-tournament expectations with consecutive victories against their more fancied neighbours. It was only the second time they had reached the […]
United Nations urges FIFA to allow hijab headscarf
PST GENEVA, Switzerland (AP) — The United Nations has urged FIFA to allow Islamic women to wear a hijab headscarf while playing soccer. The U.N. says Wilfried Lemke, sports adviser […]
GERMANY: When cricket was called a tort
By: Fabian Munir Source: ESPNcricinfo Many who have had any kind of experience with the law would know how boring it can be. Many who do not understand the game […]