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FIFA, the international football governing body, recently barred the Iranian women’s football team from competing in the 2012 London Olympics because the players' outfits include head scarves, which breaks a ban on religious symbols. Do you feel athletic governing bodies should alter dress requirements to accommodate religious or cultural preferences?

This poll ended on July 15, 2011.

Results

All Responses: 115

  • Yes 73 votes
    63%
  • No 29 votes
    25%
  • Undecided 13 votes
    11%
Total Votes: 115

Answers by Muslim Women: 71

Please note, gender and religious affiliation is self-reported

  • Yes 52 votes
    73%
  • No 12 votes
    17%
  • Undecided 7 votes
    10%
Total Votes by Muslim Woman: 71