Afghan Women’s Rights and Olympic Broadcasting
In a powerful appeal, Christian Marie from the NGO Begum has called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to allow Afghan women to watch women's competitions on television, specifically through Begum TV. The Taliban's restrictions on local media have made it impossible for Afghan women to access coverage of female athletes, whose uniforms are deemed 'scandalous and immoral' by the regime. Broadcasting from Paris would enable Begum TV to bypass these restrictions and provide a much-needed connection to the Olympic spirit for women in Afghanistan. Marie emphasizes that this act would symbolize hope and resilience for Afghan women, showcasing their right to engage with global sports events despite local censorship.
Upcoming Olympic Matches: Germany vs. USA and Sweden Showdown
The excitement builds as the German women's national teams prepare for their Olympic matches in Paris. On July 28th, the women's soccer team will face the USA at the Orange Vélodrome in Marseille. Following a solid 3-0 victory against Australia in their opening match, the DFB team aims to secure another win against the formidable American squad, one of the tournament favorites. Live coverage will be available on free-to-air television, with ZDF and Eurosport broadcasting the match.
Simultaneously, the German women's handball team will take on Sweden later that day, after suffering a narrow defeat against South Korea in their first match. The pressure is on for the DHB team to bounce back and secure a victory to keep their quarter-final hopes alive. Both matches will be streamed live, providing fans with multiple opportunities to support their teams in this Olympic journey.
