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Saudi Arabia reportedly barring women from Olympics

Postby Igeteven » Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:54 am

Saudi Arabia reportedly barring women from Olympics

http://www.dailynews.com/breakingnews/c ... m-olympics

Do they have women jockeys out there? :lol:
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Re: Saudi Arabia reportedly barring women from Olympics

Postby MaryS » Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:13 am

Or not --

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/ ... V720120405

If any do compete, they will definitely be Saudi women who live or study abroad.
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Re: Saudi Arabia reportedly barring women from Olympics

Postby The Bart » Fri Apr 06, 2012 5:09 am

Religious zealotry is the worst form of oppression.
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