by liftingc | Jun 9, 2011 | Press Coverage
Woman weightlifter fights to compete in hijab By Liz Goodwin Thu, Jun 9, 2011 National Affairs Reporter Abdullah in a February competition A 35-year-old weightlifter is battling to be able to compete in the sport she loves while wearing a hijab instead of the...
by liftingc | Jun 9, 2011 | Press Coverage
article link Muslim lifter tries to compete and remain faithful PAUL NEWBERRY, AP National Writer Updated 07:31 p.m., Thursday, June 9, 2011 In this March 13, 2010, photo provided by Kulsoom Abdullah via her website on Thursday, June 9, 2011, Abdullah competes in the...
by liftingc | Jun 9, 2011 | Blog, News & Updates
Thanks to all who have been giving me words of encouragement and support. I did not except this type of response. I am happy that the USOC has reached out to the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) and this issue will be presented at the next...
