August 2, 2012
Saudi Arabian female out early in Olympic judo
LONDON, England (AP) — Saudia Arabia’s first female athlete didn’t last long in her opening judo bout.
Wojdan Ali Seraj Abdulrahim Shahrkhani, appearing in a modified headscarf under a deal worked out between Olympic officials, the international judo federation and Saudi authorities, was out of her bout with Puerto Rico’s Melissa Mojica in just 82 seconds. A blue belt compared to other competitors’ black belts, she also looked out of her depth.
