Women athletes but no women drivers

However absurd and contradictory it might seem, the decision by Saudi Arabia to send female athletes to the Olympics for the first time in its history has to be good news for its women drivers.

In fact the move will mark the first time in Saudi history that its women have been allowed to compete in any international sports tournament and will end the nation’s position as the only country in the world that prevents its women from competing in international sporting events.

However, it is unlikely that the move will do much for the country’s medal tally – nor will it present much opportunity for Saudi women athletes.

Sporting opportunities for women are limited in the kingdom so very few have the experience or skill to compete at an international level.

It is likely that the only female Saudi athlete will be the show jumper Dalma Rushdi Malhas.

Although having the privilege and the liberty of having to worry about car insurance remains a long way off for Saudi women drivers, the move is at least a tiny step in the right direction for the country’s women in general.  

Labels: car insurance, women drivers