23 February 2010

Islamists slam Kuwaiti women's football team

The participation of a Kuwaiti women's football team in a tournament in Abu Dhabi has caused uproar.Islamist MPs in Kuwait have demanded the minister of social affairs and labour launch a full-scale investigation into the participation of the Kuwait women’s football team in a tournament in Abu Dhabi.

The team, which was participating in an Asian championship in the UAE capital, lost 0-17 to the Palestinian team. However, according to the Kuwait Times, hardline MPs stand against any outdoor sports activity for women. [ArabianBusiness.com] Read more [via National Secular Society]