Muslim Sportswomen Gain Standing in Beijing
Submitted: Aug 7, 2008 - Even before the Beijing Summer Olympics begin on Friday, Habiba Hinai is tasting victory. For the first time her country is sending a female Olympian to the games. Buthaina Yaqoubi, 16, will compete in the 100-meter dash and either the long jump or the triple jump. Hinai, one of three women to represent Oman by bearing the Olympic torch during the relay earlier this year, is vice-chair of…

