<p>The Canadian Soccer Association says it has suspended a provincial association over its refusal to let turban-wearing children play.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The organisation said yesterday it had to intervene because the Quebec Soccer Federation showed no sign of overturning its decision to restrict turban-wearing Sikhs from the pitch.<br /><br />The national organisation said last week it expected the Quebec association to reverse the ban, which has drawn international coverage and condemnation from several federal politicians.<br /><br />Quebec's federation says it's concerned about safety and points out that the rules of the world governing body, FIFA, don't specifically allow turbans.<br /><br />Critics of the Quebec decision point out that FIFA's rules don't explicitly ban turbans, either.<br />The Canadian association says it will lift the suspension once it has proof the Quebec federation has revoked the ban.</p>
<p>The Canadian Soccer Association says it has suspended a provincial association over its refusal to let turban-wearing children play.<br /><br /></p>.<p>The organisation said yesterday it had to intervene because the Quebec Soccer Federation showed no sign of overturning its decision to restrict turban-wearing Sikhs from the pitch.<br /><br />The national organisation said last week it expected the Quebec association to reverse the ban, which has drawn international coverage and condemnation from several federal politicians.<br /><br />Quebec's federation says it's concerned about safety and points out that the rules of the world governing body, FIFA, don't specifically allow turbans.<br /><br />Critics of the Quebec decision point out that FIFA's rules don't explicitly ban turbans, either.<br />The Canadian association says it will lift the suspension once it has proof the Quebec federation has revoked the ban.</p>