ESPN, 7 Apr 2010
LAUSANNE, Switzerland -- The IOC has supported FIFA's decision to bar Iran's girls soccer team from the Youth Olympic Games in a dispute over players' rights to wear Islamic head scarves.
The International Olympic Committee said governing bodies are responsible for establishing and applying their sport's technical rules. Full Story
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