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Muslim women to box in headscarves in London 2012

Published: 06 October, 2009, 12:38


Photo by Jeroen Kramer

Muslim women competing in the boxing competition at the London Olympics in 2012 will be able to enter the ring wearing headscarves and clothing that completely covers the body, according to the religious canons.

 
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