The Washington Times website reports today (July 7, 2012) that soccer's rules-making panel approved headscarves for female Muslim players on July 5, thus reversing a ban on the Islamic hijab that has been enforced in FIFA (Federation International de Football Association) competitions since 2007.
The panel gave its approval to the headscarves after FIFA's medical committee decided two scarf designs do not threaten the safety of female players. The approved designs use quick-release velcro fasteners and magnets.
Soccer rules prohibit equipment that is dangerous or makes a religious statement.
FIFA vice president Prince Ali of Jordan led a yearlong campaign to overturn the ban and allow Muslim women to play the game.
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