I cannot fathom what sort of advantage these people think it would offer to wear the modified uniform. This is ridiculous.
Edit: ok so apparently the judges need to be able to see that the arms and knees are in a "locked out" position. Still seems like that would be doable with the modified uniform based on the picture provided.
While I sympathize with the reason she wants an exception, this is an issue about the integrity of the sport. I have competed in both powerlifting and olympic lifting. Supportive equipment that increases the weight lifted is a BIG problem in powerlifting. Squat suits can add up to 200 pound to a competition squat. Olympic lifting has worked hard to keep supportive gear out of the sport. The reason for the tight rules on uniform is to keep out supportive gear and make it easy to catch people who try to cheat and use it. Something as simply as bunching up material beind the knees or an extra tight leotard under the uniform can increase the weight lifted and the consistency of a lifter. This is especially true at lower weights (under 120kilos).
I can't verify whether that's true or not since I've never been involved in weightlifting.
Could they go with an extra skintight or see-through material at the knees and elbows? That seems like the most viable potential compromise.
What amazing woman, its always cool to see ladies like this in the muslim community. It sucks that she cant compete in hijab, xenophobic bastards. I hope she gets a chance, i wanna see a muslim woman compete!
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Why is it that every single time a woman tries to fight her way, she has to shot down by these pathetic, xenophobic lawmakers?
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Edit: ok so apparently the judges need to be able to see that the arms and knees are in a "locked out" position. Still seems like that would be doable with the modified uniform based on the picture provided.
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While I sympathize with the reason she wants an exception, this is an issue about the integrity of the sport. I have competed in both powerlifting and olympic lifting. Supportive equipment that increases the weight lifted is a BIG problem in powerlifting. Squat suits can add up to 200 pound to a competition squat. Olympic lifting has worked hard to keep supportive gear out of the sport. The reason for the tight rules on uniform is to keep out supportive gear and make it easy to catch people who try to cheat and use it. Something as simply as bunching up material beind the knees or an extra tight leotard under the uniform can increase the weight lifted and the consistency of a lifter. This is especially true at lower weights (under 120kilos).
I can't verify whether that's true or not since I've never been involved in weightlifting.
Could they go with an extra skintight or see-through material at the knees and elbows? That seems like the most viable potential compromise.
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This makes me so angry. They could at least be willing to WORK with Abdullah to make a uniform that fits the needs of all parties. Le sigh.
On another note, yay Atlanta people!
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