Will fasting slow down Muslim Olympians?

Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar and begins on Friday 20th July, 2012, one week before the opening ceremony of the London Olympic Games. Ramadan is a period of prayer, resisting temptation and fasting from food, drink and sex during daylight hours. Muslims are also encouraged to be charitable during Ramadan. The period of Ramadan in 2012 encompasses the entire Olympic Games calendar and could have a great impact on the performances of thousands of Muslim competitors from many countries. The following two articles address this topical issue.

http://www.thestar.com/sports/olympics/article/1040390--will-fasting-slow-down-muslim-olympians?bn=1

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-410439/Muslims-anger-London-Olympics-clash-Ramadan.html