According to rahyafte (the missionaries and converts website) Russian women’s mini-football (futsal) team have fully embraced the traditional Muslim garment – by wearing it during a friendly tour of Iran.
“Our girls say that they are already used to [wearing the hijab],” says Aleksandr Kochetkov, executive director of the futsal club Dina. “Russia’s women’s mini-football team played two friendly matches in Iran, and both teams had to play in hijabs.”
“The Russian futsal association enjoys a very close working relationship with Iran; it is the leading futsal nation in Asia. It was no fluke the men’s national team finished third in the previous World Cup, having beaten Brazil and Portugal, they are a very strong team. Mini-football in Iran is the number one sport at all levels.
“Our team travels a lot to Iran, and Iran often travel to where we are. When we play here, at our national team camp, the Iranian women play in hijabs and pants. Russia play in our usual futsal kit. When our girls play there, it is in headscarves and trousers.
“It is out of respect for the Muslim religion.”
Source: https://www.rt.com
