by liftingc | Jun 30, 2011 | Press Coverage
link Burden removed, Muslim woman will lift at U.S. Championships Abdullah registers for competition a day after sport’s officials approve dress code change Kulsoom Abdullah at a recent competition (Courtesy Kulsoom Abdullah) by Philip Hersh 6:05 p.m. CDT, June...
by liftingc | Jun 30, 2011 | Blog, News & Updates
I want to say again that I am very happy about the IWF ruling. It is great progress, and there is more to be done. My hope is to create inroads for women in sports, not just Muslim women, but all women. This is not just a man’s world and there are still barriers...
by liftingc | Jun 30, 2011 | Press Coverage
Link to article at MSNBC. Copy below Muslim weightlifter fights to compete, hijabi-style Barred from competing with arms and legs covered, American appealed to sport’s world body the subsequent tv interview...
by liftingc | Jun 30, 2011 | Press Coverage
link American weightlifter, a Muslim woman, wins right to wear hijab during competition Thursday, 30 June 2011 Kulsoom Abdullah, a female weightlifter from the US, was initially barred from competing in the American Open because she donned the Islamic head cover....
by liftingc | Jun 29, 2011 | Press Coverage
Weightlifting attire rules changed after Atlanta Muslim woman’s mission By Christopher Seward at the The Atlanta Journal-Constitution An Atlanta Muslim woman can now enter weightlifting competitions without worrying about attire that is too revealing after...
