Comments on: Coverage abroad | In Islamic world, head scarves not always compulsory football equipment http://www.theglobalgame.com/blog/2007/03/coverage-abroad-in-islamic-world-head-scarves-not-always-compulsory-football-equipment/ Soccer as a second language Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:10:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: The Global Game | Left Wing (Crossing soccer with life) » Players on a masculine stage | Juggling identities, Moroccan women look for a game http://www.theglobalgame.com/blog/2007/03/coverage-abroad-in-islamic-world-head-scarves-not-always-compulsory-football-equipment/comment-page-1/#comment-25081 The Global Game | Left Wing (Crossing soccer with life) » Players on a masculine stage | Juggling identities, Moroccan women look for a game Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:55:23 +0000 http://www.theglobalgame.com/blog/?p=242#comment-25081 [...] came to Morocco a year ago to study women's football as a Fulbright scholar [see Mar 11]. For a year now, I have been playing football as well as observing, interviewing and living with a [...] [...] came to Morocco a year ago to study women’s football as a Fulbright scholar [see Mar 11]. For a year now, I have been playing football as well as observing, interviewing and living with a [...]

]]> By: Fatima http://www.theglobalgame.com/blog/2007/03/coverage-abroad-in-islamic-world-head-scarves-not-always-compulsory-football-equipment/comment-page-1/#comment-9797 Fatima Sun, 15 Apr 2007 07:11:14 +0000 http://www.theglobalgame.com/blog/?p=242#comment-9797 I was an avid sports player as a child, but never considered a career in sports as I never saw any Muslim females playing with hijab and modest clothing. And I wasn't going to compromise myself. WIthout knowing it, I made a choice at a young age between sports and my values. I chose my values. I still play sports but only with friends. I fear joining a sports club because they may tell me what to wear. I dont wear hijab but I always play in long pants as opposed to shorts. I understand regulators such as FIFA have their safety rules to maintain. But maybe we should overlook all the social and political ideologies and go back to basics. The only consideration is: Is wearing a head covering unsafe for female athletes? I do not think so. There is always a compromise. In this case I think that since a sports hijab was never needed, hijab suitable for sports and religion has not materialised. But it will. This debate is good because it will force progressions in technology, sports and women all around the world without compromising values. I was an avid sports player as a child, but never considered a career in sports as I never saw any Muslim females playing with hijab and modest clothing. And I wasn’t going to compromise myself. WIthout knowing it, I made a choice at a young age between sports and my values. I chose my values. I still play sports but only with friends. I fear joining a sports club because they may tell me what to wear. I dont wear hijab but I always play in long pants as opposed to shorts. I understand regulators such as FIFA have their safety rules to maintain. But maybe we should overlook all the social and political ideologies and go back to basics. The only consideration is: Is wearing a head covering unsafe for female athletes? I do not think so. There is always a compromise. In this case I think that since a sports hijab was never needed, hijab suitable for sports and religion has not materialised. But it will. This debate is good because it will force progressions in technology, sports and women all around the world without compromising values.

]]> By: Maggie http://www.theglobalgame.com/blog/2007/03/coverage-abroad-in-islamic-world-head-scarves-not-always-compulsory-football-equipment/comment-page-1/#comment-6762 Maggie Fri, 16 Mar 2007 17:13:19 +0000 http://www.theglobalgame.com/blog/?p=242#comment-6762 I've known Muslim soccer players in Singapore who wear <em>hijab</em> (<em>tudung</em>) while they play and in civilian life—but underneath, their heads are shaved ’cause it's so darn hot! If I were a bald lady, I might keep something on my head too ... I’ve known Muslim soccer players in Singapore who wear hijab (tudung) while they play and in civilian life—but underneath, their heads are shaved ’cause it’s so darn hot!

If I were a bald lady, I might keep something on my head too …

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