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**Pete** · 09-20-2013, 08:07

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.

09-20-2013, 08:07	#1
Pete Quiet Professional Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fayetteville Posts: 13,080	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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