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Irans football girls back in Youth Olympics
Posted by Khalid on Monday, May 3, 2010, 17:52
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The compromise comes after FIFA initially barred the team from participating last month over its insistence on wearing head scarves. FIFA barred hijab scarves _ which protect the modesty of Islamic girls and women _ in 2007 for safety reasons and to prevent political or religious statements on the field.
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Iran will compete in a six-nation tournament for girls at the games being held Aug. 12-25 in Singapore. Around 3,600 athletes aged 14-18 will compete in 26 sports at the inaugural Youth Summer Games.
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