Added on 20/07/2012
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Lee Wellings , Muslims , Olympics , Ramadan , the summer games , Videos
Muslims: Difficult Decisions for Olympics
It is the ultimate test of sporting ability, but this London Olympics will provide extra difficulty for some Muslim athletes.
For the first time since 1980, the summer Games co-incide with the holy month of Ramadan. Many have reluctantly decided they will not be able to fast and still compete at the highest level.
Al Jazeera‘s Lee Wellings reports.
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