09-20-2013, 08:07
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Bikini tensions mar Islamic games in Indonesia
Bikini tensions mar Islamic games in Indonesia
http://www.france24.com/en/20130920-...ames-indonesia
"AFP - The Islamic Solidarity Games open in Indonesia this weekend following a chaotic run-up, with controversy over female athletes competing in sports bikinis adding to the turmoil.
Some nations demanded that all women cover up for the beach volleyball, track and field, and swimming events, but organisers have refused to axe the two-piece sporting outfits............"
While the Bikini bit is funny the rest of the article is interesting in that running this type of event seems to be like herding cats.
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09-20-2013, 08:17
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Quote:
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Bikini tensions mar Islamic games in Indonesia
http://www.france24.com/en/20130920-...ames-indonesia
"AFP - The Islamic Solidarity Games open in Indonesia this weekend following a chaotic run-up, with controversy over female athletes competing in sports bikinis adding to the turmoil.
Some nations demanded that all women cover up for the beach volleyball, track and field, and swimming events, but organisers have refused to axe the two-piece sporting outfits............"
While the Bikini bit is funny the rest of the article is interesting in that running this type of event seems to be like herding cats. |
Agreed.
And those flipping out about the bikinis are the same ones demanding tolerance for dress that is standard/demanded in their culture. Oh, the irony... 
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09-20-2013, 10:30
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Kinda difficult to get up there and sky wearing that burka or hijab, eh?
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09-20-2013, 10:37
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Bikini tension... Is there a go/no gauge for that?
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09-20-2013, 13:52
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The new attire for women's beach volleyball in Indonesia? 
Last edited by mojaveman; 09-22-2013 at 16:56.
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09-21-2013, 00:10
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Bikini tension... Is there a go/no gauge for that?
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How's this for a GO/NO-GO gauge?
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09-21-2013, 07:41
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Ought to be interesting to hear about the heat casualties / drowning's related to choice of attire.
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09-21-2013, 10:13
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I find your solution to be acceptable.
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09-22-2013, 16:40
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Quote:
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Ought to be interesting to hear about the heat casualties / drowning's related to choice of attire.
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09-23-2013, 11:55
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Quote:
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I find your solution to be acceptable.
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As do I.
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