Saudi Arabia Still Won't Pass the Olympic Torch to Female Athletes
Annie Claire Bergeron-Oliver
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Posted 08.07.2012
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For the first time, two Saudi Arabian women have publicly stated their interest in participating in the Olympic movement. But the Middle Eastern nation has never sent a female to the Olympics and doesn't plan on it anytime soon. There are currently 153 youth leagues supported by the Saudi government, yet all blatantly exclude female participation. Is it time for the Olympic Committee to take a stand?
