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Women weightlifters among most popular Egyptian Olympians
Egyptian fans already had a taste of Olympic glory last week, when Alaaeldin Abouelkassem captured a silver medal in men's fencing. But the most anticipated event for Egyptians might have been weightlifting, and the team of eight lifters who competed in these Olympic Games included three women....
What women wear in Olympic competition generating considerable attention
There was a proposal to require certain female athletes, used to competing in shorts, to switch to skirts. After an outcry, that proposal was rejected. But what women wear when competing in the Olympics remains a hot-button topic....
Activists question Saudi Arabia's commitment to women competing in the Olympics
Human-rights activists are challenging Saudi Arabia's commitment to allow women athletes to compete in the Olympics after the country's only female candidate was disqualified. Saudi Arabia has never sent women to compete and as a policy, bans women from playing sports....
American WNBA basketball stars moonlight in Russia for extra money
American women playing basketball can make a few bucks in the WNBA. But more and more, the elite women in the WNBA are spending the league's off-season overseas, competing in Russia to make a few extra dollars while they're still in prime playing shape....
U.S. women boxers vie to be among first to compete in Olympics
Female boxers have been toughing it out in the ring since the 1700s, but this year will mark the first time in history women will be allowed to fight at the Olympic level. This month, 24 women from across the country will vie for a slot in the first female US boxing team. Only three will advance to the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. ...
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