Two swimming pools now offer the courses in Coventry that are women-only for religious reasons.
A group of women have trained to become lifeguards and swimming instructors to support Muslim women who cannot swim with men for religious reasons.
They now offer regular sessions at two pools in Coventry, which are screened off to make them private.One of the coaches, Mina Said, said: "It's very rewarding to give somebody the independence of the water." With the support of local sports group Go Foleshill and the city council, 11 women have trained to become instructors so far and a further five have become lifeguards."I have to be secluded from the eyes of men when I'm dressed like this," she said."It's satisfying to see that," she said.
She said: "I can't swim and my husband and daughter can and when we go on holiday they're swimming away like a fish and there's me standing and holding the sides." Now she is getting over her fear and she said: "I'm really glad that they're doing that, it's excellent."
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