Human Rights Group Asks Quebec Soccer Federation to Review Sports Ruling on Hijabs

OTTAWA, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – 06/21/11) – The World Sikh Organization of Canada (WSO) is asking the Quebec Soccer Federation to review its decision to restrict players in community leagues from wearing the hijab and other religious headgear including turbans. “Telling young people they cannot play soccer with their peers because they choose to practise their religion creates an atmosphere of …