A past, racy video of Lebanon native Jackie Chamoun without her clothes has come back to haunt her as she prepares to compete in the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. The video, circulated on the internet on Monday, was taken behind the scenes of a calendar photo shoot, becomes progressively raunchier as the professional skier takes off more clothes. Half way through the video the glamorous red head is seen removing the white jacket, revealing that she is only wearing a barely-there black G-string and snow boots. The year-old undergoes a minimal costume change as she changes into skimpy pink bottoms, leaving her top uncovered, while she poses with skis at the top of a snow covered mountain range.
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Old topless video resurfaces to distrub Lebanese athlete as she competes at the Sochi Games
The old footage of Chamoun posing topless in the snow for a photographer prompted a Lebanese government official to order an investigation. It was only after that decree that many people in Lebanon realized they had athletes competing at the Winter Games. Supporters took to social media immediately to criticize politicians for targeting the young athlete while turning a blind eye to corruption, nepotism, bombings and a litany of other problems. But there was no shame. Now she is famous. In the Arab world, Lebanon is a relatively liberal country with sprawling beaches and mountain resorts. The capital is renowned for its bars, restaurants and night life. Chamoun acknowledged on her Facebook page that she posed for an Austrian ski calendar, and never imagined that behind-the-scenes footage would ever be published. Lebanon is deeply divided along the sectarian lines.
But the Lebanese athlete, who is set to compete in the slalom and giant slalom at the Winter Olympics, has been forced to apologize after photos and a video of her topless from a fashion shoot dating back three years ago surfaced. The footage, part of a behind-the-scenes look at her posing for an old Austrian skiing calendar, has caused a stir in the Arab nation. Writing on her Facebook page, the year-old admitted being photographed "with other professional athletes" and pointed out that the pictures for the calendar are different from those "now circulating on the net.
Lebanon's sports minister calls for an investigation after video emerges of a photoshoot by Winter Olympics skier Jackie Chamoun. A Lebanese skier, currently competing at the Sochi Winter Olympics, has found herself at the centre of a heated controversy after images of her posing for a racy photoshoot appeared online. Jackie Chamoun has faced a wave of criticism from sections of the Lebanese press for the photoshoot she took part in. In the official photos - which were taken for a calendar - Ms Chamoun appears topless, but with skis strategically placed across her body. COP26 talks spill over into extra time amid disagreement over wording on fossil fuels. Afghanistan: Millions at risk of starvation as vital seeds go to waste in warehouses. But thousands of people have come out to support the skier, with many criticising journalists and politicians for highlighting a seemingly insignificant issue in light of the crises facing the country. This is to fight censorship. This is for freedom. Many people have questioned why the issue has taken priority over political instability - politicians have failed to form a Government for nearly a year- and increased violence in cities across the country.
