Sports Authorities in Saudi Arabia bans Nightwear Dress in Stadiums
The sports authority in Saudi Arabia has banned the wearing of inappropriate clothing, including nightwear, when entering a sports stadium or using its facilities.
The decision was taken by Saudi authorities on October 10th to stop men from wearing a loose or short-sleeved robe or indoor garment in public.
- From the day of the announcement from authorities, the hashtag 'banning nightwear in stadiums' is used more than 100,000 times. Social media users asusual splits their reactions on it. Like and Follow Saudi Expatriates News on Facebook
- According to the statement of the General Sports Authority, The new chairman issued a royal decree on it in September and instructed officials to refuse entries of 'inappropriately dressed' people into sports stadiums.
- The fact behind it is football matches and other sports games are broadcast live, and they are watched by people of different ages. The look of Saudi society in public should be inline and should keep away those who violate it with nightwear or inappropriate dresses in public.
- Social media users spliton this decision; One of them said It is nightwear and should not be worn in public, while the other user said the decision is nice and it should apply even to mosques.
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