The photograph at the top of the article may be the defining photograph of the Olympics. Should the Egyptians have been allowed to participate covered? Will cultural issues continue to roil the Olympics? http://metro.co.uk/2016/08/08/beach...asts-coming-together-at-the-olympics-6055346/ Beach volleyball displays cultural contrasts coming together at the Olympics Simon Robb for Metro.co.ukMonday 8 Aug 2016 5:08 pm 13 Two contrasting cultures play epic game of volleyball in Rio Olympics Doaa Elgobashy of Egypt takes on Kira Walkenhorst of Germany at the Beach Volleyball Arena (Picture: Reuters) The Rio Olympics is a great opportunity to celebrate the union of contrasting cultures, and last nights womens volleyball game was a great example of this. The Egyptians took on the Germans in yesterdays spirited sport on Copacabana Beach, but their uniforms were in stark contrast to each other. German athletes, Laura Ludwig and Kira Walkenhorst, took to the sand pit in the traditional two-piece bikini uniform. While Egyptian contenders, Nada Meawad and Doaa Elghobashy, donned long sleeves and leggings with the hijab headdress. epa05463448 Kira Walkenhorst of Germany (L) signals to teammate Laura Ludwig (R) as Doaa Elghobashy of Egypt (C) watches during the women's Beach Volleyball preliminary pool D game between Ludwig/Walkenhors of Germany and Elghobashy/Nada of Egypt the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Beach Volleyball Arena on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 07 August 2016. EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA The teams battled it out in last nights game (Picture: EPA) epa05463439 Doaa Elgobashy (L) and Nada Meawad (R) of Egypt hug during the women's Beach Volleyball preliminary pool D game between Ludwig/Walkenhors of Germany and Elghobashy/Nada of Egypt the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Beach Volleyball Arena on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 07 August 2016. EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA Elghobashy told reporters her clothing doesnt keep her away from doing what she loves (Picture: EPA) 2016 Rio Olympics - Beach Volleyball - Women's Preliminary - Beach Volleyball Arena - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 07/08/2016. Doaa Elghobashy (EGY) of Egypt reacts. REUTERS/Ruben Sprich FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. The game lasted for 40 minutes (Picture: Reuters) epa05463453 Doaa Elgobashy of Egypt (R) spikes the ball against Kira Walkenhorst of Germany (L) during the women's Beach Volleyball preliminary pool D game between Ludwig/Walkenhors of Germany and Elghobashy/Nada of Egypt the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Beach Volleyball Arena on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 07 August 2016. EPA/ANTONIO LACERDA The Germans ultimately won 2-0 (Picture: EPA) In the past, the International Volleyball Federation regulated the size of uniforms these were relaxed in the London 2012 Olympics. Olympic archer has confused audience members into thinking hes Leonardo DiCaprio All four competitors played a compelling game with the Egyptians in their first international event outside the African continent. Ultimately, Ludwig and Walkenhorst came out on top in the 40-minute match with 2-0. People are taking selfies of their #beardsfrombelow and its the most WTF thing ever After the game, Elghobashy told reporters: I have worn the hijab for 10 years. It doesnt keep me away from the things I love to do, and beach volleyball is one of them. Im proud to be seen raising the Egyptian flag in a carnival with so many nations. Read more: http://metro.co.uk/2016/08/08/beach...gether-at-the-olympics-6055346/#ixzz4GnHtOywq
The beach volleyball 'uniform' is an abomination. And yes, ANY woman who sensibly refuses to jump around in front of millions in a (*)(*)(*)(*)ing bikini should be able to do so.
I would think that wearing a hijab or similar article of clothing would be a handicap. I've got no problem with bikinis. In fact, I like them, and these bikinis are not so revealing.
Remember the brand Bolle? And those hats? has anyone seen the movie Sideout? Volleyball culture was semi popular for a short time back in the 90s. - - - Updated - - - Do Bolle make hijabs?
I'm going through some old threads and am surprised that there was so little comment: the Germany uniform is defo preferable - frankly, I'm puzzled as to why Egypt has those costumes considering how belly dancing with its skimpy costuming and suggestive moves is the national dance
Egyptian girls doing artistic gymnastics: rhyth: dunno why Egypt has any objection to bikinis since they allow other feminine uniforms in these sports
