Here is a video from the Saudi activist Wajeha Al Huwaider to protest against her country, Saudi Arabia, which forbids women to participate in the Olympic Games.
http://it.youtube.com/watch?v=X7CFyrDMGcU
Entries Tagged as 'Sport'
Saudi Activist on Banning Women @ Beijing Olympics
August 10th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Tags: Human Rights · Religion · Sport · women
A New World Record
June 1st, 2008 · No Comments
Have you ever dreamt of being one of those atheletes who break world records? Or one of those freaks who are constantly preoccupied by pushing their body to its limits and challenging their own physical strength as well as their own mind? This is what “David Blaine” has done when he broke in April 2008 the world record […]
Tags: Sport
Beijing 2008
April 9th, 2008 · No Comments
(based on an e-mail)
Tags: Human Rights · Sport
All eyes on ancient Olympia
March 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment
“Apollo, God of the Sun and the Idea of Light, send your rays and light the holy torch for the hospitable city of Beijing.”
And the Gods replied!
(AP photo-Thanassis Stavrakis)
Using a parabolic mirror directed towards the sun, a Greek actress, acting as the high priestess, lit the Olympic flame in front of the ruins of the […]
Tags: Arts & Culture · History · Photo · Sport
2nd Egypt International Boat Show (14-17 Feb.2008)
February 15th, 2008 · No Comments
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This is the second year that Egypt holds its international Boat Show. By this show, which was inaugurated yesterday by the Egyptian minister of Tourism, Egypt is trying to find its place in the international market for a new type of tourism. 3 Questions to Mr. Hani Mahrous, General Manager of Marketing and Sales of […]
