VOICED: Fasting while competing, a hard choice of Muslim Olympians

Muslim athletes at the Olympics face challenges balancing training and fasting during Ramadan. With long daylight hours, some religious leaders allow athletes to postpone fasting. The International Olympic Committee declined requests to shift the games but ensured 24/7 food availability. The Olympics conclude before Eid Al Fitr, allowing athletes to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

How have athletes adjusted their training schedules during Ramadan?

• By skipping training sessions

• By training late at night

• By training during the day

• By training early in the morning

What is the condition under which athletes are allowed to postpone fasting during Ramadan?

• If the fast lasts more than 12 hours

• If the fast lasts more than 16 hours

• If the fast lasts more than 18 hours

• If the fast lasts more than 20 hours

Which countries have given athletes permission to postpone fasting during Ramadan?

• Morocco, Algeria, and Egypt

• Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh

• Turkey, Jordan, and Syria

• Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Iraq

What was the response of the International Olympic Committee to the request to shift the games for Ramadan?

• They agreed to shift the games

• They canceled the games

• They refused the request

• They postponed the games

How does the Olympic Village accommodate the dietary needs of athletes during Ramadan?

• By offering food only at night

• By providing special meals

• By keeping restaurants open 24/7

• By allowing athletes to bring their own food