This is what happens when religion runs the country.
According to this report released by foxnews.com last Feb. 17th, women are still not allowed to watch the ongoing Beach Volleyball World Tour event in Kish Island.
More from the said article:
FIVB spokesman Richard Baker told The Associated Press “there were some misunderstandings with regard to security” during play Tuesday.
He said women could then watch games from a cafe overlooking the main court.
“There have been misunderstandings throughout the day, and we have had to seek clarification,” Baker said, adding that the Iranian federation “has the best intentions but there are cultural issues.”
Minky Worden, director of global initiatives for Human Rights Watch, said the decision by Iranian authorities was “far more serious than a ‘slight understanding.'”
“Brave Iranian women who took the FIVB at its word were turned away at the turnstiles this week,” Worden said. “That is a black eye for the sport of volleyball, and a setback for women’s rights in Iran.
“This sorry episode highlights the shortcomings of the FIVB’s strategy with the Iranian government, and contradicts their claims that all Iranian fans are welcome.”
Here’s to hoping it will change when Iran will host some FIVB World League matches in July.
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