Muslim gymnast criticised for wearing 'revealing' leotard despite winning gold medals

Muslim gymnast, Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, of Malaysia criticised for wearing revealing leotard despite winning two gold medals at the Southeast Asian Games.

Federal MP Jamil Khir Baharom announced a review of "Islamic compliance for clothing used for sports and other fields" following complaints the shape of 21-year-old's "aurat" (genitalia) could be seen through her standard-issue purple leotard, News.com.au reported.

The politician, who has the Islamic Affairs portfolio, told parliament that it was the responsibility of all Muslims, regardless of gender, to cover their "aurat".

The head of the National Muslim Youth Association's female wing, Roszida Kamaruddin, also released a statement condemning Abdul Hadi's costume.

However, the criticism has backfired, spawning an outpouring of support from a proud Malaysian public and a series of sarcastic opinion pieces by local journalists.