Asharq Al-Awsat reports that “a number of Saudis have expressed hope physical education will be incorporate to the educational curriculum for girls across the Kingdom, respecting local traditions and Islam.” Well, I don’t think it will happen anytime soon. Not with the current minister of education in charge anyway, as he has made it clear that he is against it. But the good part in this story comes later: “a study which examined the physical condition of girls and women who practiced gymnastics and track and field reported no adverse effects.” A big WOW! Don’t get me wrong, but as far as I can recall, I always thought sports are harmful to women ;-)