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 OLYMPICSÂ 2008 PREVIEW)
August 13, 2008 at 3:30 am
[...] Modest and Beautiful profiles Ruqaya al-Ghasra. [...]
August 13, 2008 at 7:11 am
Keep it up, Ruqaya! We are proud of you!
August 22, 2008 at 7:19 am
BRAVO Ruqaya Al Ghasra
August 23, 2008 at 2:11 am
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.
August 23, 2008 at 3:55 am
[...] and Beautiful which tracks famous hijab-clad women dedicates a post for Ghasra here. Posted by Amira Al Hussaini Print Version Share [...]
September 10, 2008 at 3:38 pm
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.