The Guardian (UK) is reporting that Sikhs in Britain are protesting against Paris' bid to host the 2012 Olympics. The Sikhs "claim that the controversial French law banning the Sikh dastar (turban) along with other religious articles of faith in schools is discriminatory and that Paris does not deserve the Games."

In a statement, the chairman of the Sikh Federation of UK argued, "We believe it is inconceivable for such a prestigious international event to be hosted in a country where the laws infringe the basic human right of religious freedom."