Wednesday, February 12, 2014



Lebanese skier's topless video surfaces, ignites controversy at home


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While this photo caused a stir in Lebanon, it's what wasn't seen in Jackie Chamoun's spread that has caused the biggest controversy.
Updated FEB 12, 2014 8:25a ET
     
Jackie Chamoun is one of only two athletes from Lebanon competing in the Olympics. Suffice to say the spotlight on her is pretty bright in her conservative homeland.
So when and if a video of the skier topless surfaces on the Internet, one would expect all hell to break loose in Lebanon.
Well, it did. And it has.
Chamoun, a 22-year-old skier, three years ago posed for a calendar which annually features male and female skiers in little or no clothing, with just strategic placement of limbs and equipment leaving something for the imagination. At the time, it was reportedly scandalous enough.

• Lebanon's sports minister, Farsal Karami, has reportedly called for an investigation into the photo shoot, fearful of its impact on the nation's reputation.
• The Lebanese Olympic Committee released a statement, saying it would not seek to have Chamoun removed from the Olympics.
• Chamoun posted an apology to her Facebook page, contending the behind-the-scenes footage was never supposed to be seen by the public.
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