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Seven cruel laws against women in Saudi Arabia

New Delhi: Saudi Arabian women face several restrictions based entirely on gender. Being an Islamic kingdom, the laws are based on Sharia. With Sarrah Atttar becoming the first Saudi Arab woman to participate in Olympics,

India TV News Desk Published : Mar 05, 2014 23:14 IST, Updated : Mar 15, 2014 6:54 IST
 
7. Saudi girls are banned from playing sports


 

Saudi girls are banned from playing sports in schools and are denied access to sports facilities, including gyms and swimming pools.

The two girl who participated for 2012 summer Olympics were sent after intense pressure from the International Olympics Committee to end Saudi Arabia's practice of sending only male teams to the games.

There event was not even telecasted in Saudi Arabia.

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