Muslim athletes face Ramadan dilemma during London 2012

BBC sports news reporter Matt Slater talks to British Olympians Mo Sbihi and Darren Cheesman about how they will manage the requirements of Ramadan during London 2012.

Ramadan is a time when Muslims are expected to abstain from food or drink during daylight hours and next year the fast coincides with the Olympic Games.

Sbihi, a rower, believes opting to fast during the winter months will help his Olympic training and Cheesman, who plays hockey, believes professional athletes can still practise religion while competing at the highest level.

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