24.03.2012
Saudi Arabia reports say Crown Prince Nayef bin Abdul Aziz has given his blessing to sportswomen seeking to represent the conservative country at the upcoming summer Olympic Games in London.
The Olympic event would be the first for Saudi female athletes, who often struggle to access basic training and equipment in a highly traditional country.
Prince Najef, the nation's hyper-conservative heir-apparent, said female athletes can participate provided they “meet the standards of women’s decency and don’t contradict Islamic laws".
Prominent female Saudi sports commentator Reema Abdullah will also help carry the Olympic torch on behalf of her country in London's July 27-August 12 games.
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