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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/vide...ty-ready-to-fight-turban-ban/article12369392/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2013/06/05/mb-sikh-soccer-turban-ban-winnipeg-reax.html
At least one Winnipeg soccer coach and player says he's upset the Quebec Soccer Federation (QSF) has upheld its ban on players wearing turbans on the field.
Sikh soccer players in Manitoba can wear turbans, but that's not the case in Quebec, where the federation's executive director has said those who don't obey the rules can "play in their backyards."
Amer Parwana, who plays and coaches soccer in Winnipeg, says he doesn't like the fact that turban-wearing Sikhs in Quebec must choose between soccer and their religious beliefs.
"The initial reaction is you're angry," he told CBC News on Wednesday.
"Then when you start to delve into it and look into it, it seems like there's a little bit of ignorance."
Turbans, including the patka and keski typically worn by young Sikhs, haven't been allowed on Quebec soccer fields since the QSF banned them last year.
Federation executive director Brigitte Frot has said it takes safety too seriously to allow turban-wearing players.
However, Frot admitted that she doesn't know what the safety issues are and knows of no injuries involving turbans.
Parwana said the Quebec federation's decision puts a black mark on the game.
The QSF says it will only change its stance if ordered to by FIFA, soccer's international governing body.
The Canadian Soccer Association says players should be allowed to wear religious head coverings, as long as they don't pose any danger.
Is this Quebec taking another step backwards in life?
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2013/06/05/mb-sikh-soccer-turban-ban-winnipeg-reax.html
At least one Winnipeg soccer coach and player says he's upset the Quebec Soccer Federation (QSF) has upheld its ban on players wearing turbans on the field.
Sikh soccer players in Manitoba can wear turbans, but that's not the case in Quebec, where the federation's executive director has said those who don't obey the rules can "play in their backyards."
Amer Parwana, who plays and coaches soccer in Winnipeg, says he doesn't like the fact that turban-wearing Sikhs in Quebec must choose between soccer and their religious beliefs.
"The initial reaction is you're angry," he told CBC News on Wednesday.
"Then when you start to delve into it and look into it, it seems like there's a little bit of ignorance."
Turbans, including the patka and keski typically worn by young Sikhs, haven't been allowed on Quebec soccer fields since the QSF banned them last year.
Federation executive director Brigitte Frot has said it takes safety too seriously to allow turban-wearing players.
However, Frot admitted that she doesn't know what the safety issues are and knows of no injuries involving turbans.
Parwana said the Quebec federation's decision puts a black mark on the game.
The QSF says it will only change its stance if ordered to by FIFA, soccer's international governing body.
The Canadian Soccer Association says players should be allowed to wear religious head coverings, as long as they don't pose any danger.
Is this Quebec taking another step backwards in life?
