Qatar women withdraw over Asian Games hijab ban
The Qatari women's basketball team withdrew from the Asian Games in protest against international rules that ban players from wearing Muslim headscarves in competition. The dispute over the Qatari players' refusal to remove their hijabs - regarded by some ...
Qatar will put on 'one of best World Cups'
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Qatar Women’s Basketball Team Leaves Asian Games Over Hijab Row
Qatar has withdrawn its women’s basketball team from the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, because of a ban on headscarves by FIBA, the sport’s global governing body. Khalid al-Jabir, the leader of Qatar’s delegation at the games, said the team ...
Asian Games: Qatar Heads for New Hijab Showdown
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Title : Qatar women withdraw over Asian Games hijab ban
Description : Qatar women withdraw over Asian Games hijab ban The Qatari women's basketball team withdrew from the Asian Games in protest against inte...