Ramadan Fast Dilemma For UAE's History-Making Olympic team

Mahdi Ali's side became the first ever Emirati team to qualify for the Games, but they have been tipped as outsiders and must choose between religion and sport this summer.
In a group containing hosts Team GB and a Uruguay side featuring Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez, many have predicted that the United Arab Emirates Olympic side will be the whipping boys of the 2012 London Games.

However, there is hope for the history-making UAE side, who have qualified for the Olympics for the first time in their history. Coach Mahdi Ali has elected to take the team to the stunning Swiss Alps for their preparations, due to the supposed similarities between the mountainous region and London.

They began in Montana, Switzerland, at 1,500 metres altitude, before shifting to Linz on July 3, with its breathtaking scenery and mild temperatures. In the seven friendlies UAE played during their warm-up camp, they recorded four victories, one draw and two defeats, which will have encouraged some fans.

Source: Goal.com