Netherlands: Burkini good for integration

The burkini contributes to the integration of Muslim women in sports. With this swimsuit which almost covers the arms, legs, head and body these women can also go to the pool.

State secretary Jet Bussemaker (Sport) gave this answer on Friday to PVV parliament member Fleur Agema's question who sees this bathing suit style as Islamization of sports. She asked her question after a swimmer in a burkini caused a fuss in Almelo

Bussemaker doesn't think the burkini is unsafe or unhygienic, as Agema claims. The state secretary compared it with body covering bathing suits that divers and surfers wear or with wetsuits that are used in sunny countries to prevent burning during swimming.

Source: Telegraaf (Dutch)

See also: Almelo: A fuss about a burkini