Iran girls' football team banned from wearing headscarves | Daily Star Iran girls' football team banned from wearing headscarves

The world governing body said the players cannot wear their religious headgear – or hijabs – in matches because it is not part of the kit. [>

But the decision to forbid the team taking part in the six-nation women’s tournament has caused a storm in Iran.[>

The country, one of the world’s most dangerous rogue states, has asked for an “immediate review” of the ban. [>

Its National Olympic Committee has insisted that the girls, aged 14 to 18, need to observe strict Islamic dress codes. But FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke pointed to the rulebook, which states “equipment must not have any political, religious or personal statements”.[>

And he has written to the Iran Football Federation, saying: “The FIFA Executive Committee had no choice but to take the decision that Iran will not be able to participate in the inaugural Youth Olympic Football Tournaments.”[>

It means that Iran will be replaced by Thailand at the first-ever Youth Olympics, which will be held in Singapore this August when 3,600 athletes will compete in 26 different sports. [>
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