Ruqaya Al Ghasra

Bahrain’s Ruqaya Al Ghasra, 26, an athlete for the 100 meter and 200 meter events, runs in her ”Hijab” while training for the Beijing Olympics, at Bahrain National Sports Stadium, July 30, 2008. REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed (BAHRAIN) (BEIJING OLYMPICS  2008 PREVIEW)

6 Responses to “Ruqaya Al Ghasra”

  1. [...] Modest and Beautiful profiles Ruqaya al-Ghasra. [...]

  2. Keep it up, Ruqaya! We are proud of you!

  3. BRAVO Ruqaya Al Ghasra

  4. Gaidi Reese Says:

    I am so proud of you. All around you have women half dress and you remain modest when you race. May Allah reward you for your efforts in this life and the life of the here after.

  5. [...] and Beautiful which tracks famous hijab-clad women dedicates a post for Ghasra here. Posted by Amira Al Hussaini  Print Version Share [...]

  6. I’m Israeli and when I saw her, I admit I was floored. Two thoughts crossed my mind: She has to be dedicated to insist on devotion to the dictates of modesty as well as to her sport; and she’s a role model for Muslim girls and young women, showing that if you want something badly enough, you’ll find a way.

    It was also refreshing after seeing the beach volleyball players who I have a problem taking seriously playing out there in the glaring sun in their swimsuits. Good going, Al Ghasra.

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