Saudi women in the Olympics?
- 12 years ago
Crown Prince Nayef's surprise announcement that Saudi Arabia expects
to field at least one woman athlete in the Summer Olympics in London
has sparked some optimism. Saudi Arabia has come under criticism for
its failure to provide physical education opportunities for girls, and
Human Rights Watch has been especially critical of the Saudi
government, issuing a 51-page report in February documenting
systematic discrimination against women in athletics.
to field at least one woman athlete in the Summer Olympics in London
has sparked some optimism. Saudi Arabia has come under criticism for
its failure to provide physical education opportunities for girls, and
Human Rights Watch has been especially critical of the Saudi
government, issuing a 51-page report in February documenting
systematic discrimination against women in athletics.