“Sport and physical education is regarded as necessity for women since, they take on their shoulders some specific responsibilities in families and societies, which is very important. Holy religion of Islam deeply concerns sport and advise the training sport activity by parents to children as a religious duty.”
Mission of the games
The Muslim Women’s League (MWL) and other American Muslim Organizations are exploring assembling a first ever American Muslim delegation to represent American Muslim Women at the upcoming Muslim Women’s Games. Any interested Muslim Women athletes, 18 years of age and older are encouraged to contact MWL for additional information.
| Date of Games: | September 22-28, 2005 |
| Location: | Tehran, Iran |
| Sports: | Archery, Badminton, Basketball, Footsol (mini-soccer) Golf, Gymnastics, Handball, Judo, Karate, Squash Shooting, Table Tennis, Tennis, Track & Field Swimming, Tae kwon do, Disabled Table Tennis Disabled Volleyball |
| Level of Competition: | Recreational High School and College level Amateur Athletes |
| Contact Information: | email  or call (626) 358-0335 |
| General Requirements: | Athletes must be able to obtain required travel Documents and be willing to comply with dress codes of the host country. |
