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[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

So was the opposing team wearing those as a form of protesting or what? I'm confused.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Muslim women must be covered head to toe at all times. This their sport attire.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Oh makes sense.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

The Egyptian team is covered head to toe for religous reasons. The rule change allowed them to compete.