It just gives the opponent something else to grab—or is that not allowed?
Are you 100% sure of that headline????
That photo seriously doesn’t fit.
When I used to do Judo, the uniform was legal to grab. For example, you could grab the lapels and cross them over your opponents neck to choke them out. If the scarf can be used similarly, then I have no problem with it.
This story is even stranger than the link indicates.
This woman didn’t even qualify. Somehow, although she’s never competed internationally, they let her in. She holds a blue belt, when a black belt is required.
As one former Olympian in the sport asked, “There are three world champions who will be sitting at home because they didn’t qualify for London,” he said. “So why should someone who doesn’t have that level be allowed to compete?”
Something stinks. Probably jihadi politics.
Is that a mustache?? On another note, who cares??
I don’t see any female attributes in that photo.
Can’t wait for a Sikh wrestler to demand that he be allowed to wear a turban (complete with knife, of course).
I don’t know much about Islam, but it seems to me that a woman appearing in public without a headscarf isn’t nearly as offensive to that cult as a woman *participating in athletic activities in public*, particularly WRESTLING.
Kick her ass.
Why is there a women’s judo event at the Olympics?
These Olympic officials may be on to something here. Considering her face, maybe they simply want to keep us from getting sick. I suggest a full face cover should be mandatory for this “woman”.
I feel pity that aspiring athletes from other nations have been brainwashed from birth to fall under an archaic theology that cripples them socially forever, especially female athletes.
OMG she is so beautiful! I can see why the hijab.
If a man saw her hair, he’d go mad with passion.
After seeing that picture, I would rather see her wear a judo outfit. A headscarf just don't hide enough . . .