The International Weightlifting Federation has ruled that a Muslim weightlifter can wear her hijab during competition, as well as wearing a full-body unitard designed to meet the Federation’s requirements that judges be able to assess knee position while honoring her faith’s requirements for female modesty.
Update for those who are interested:
The International Weightlifting Federation has ruled that a Muslim weightlifter can wear her hijab during competition, as well as wearing a full-body unitard designed to meet the Federation’s requirements that judges be able to assess knee position while honoring her faith’s requirements for female modesty.
http://lezgetreal.com/2011/07/muslim-weightlifter-can-wear-hijab/