A female Muslim gymnast criticized by religious leaders for wearing a leotard as she won two gold medals for her country has been defended by thousands of fans.

Farah Ann Abdul Hadi had been rebuked by Muslim leaders in Malaysia for showing off her 'aurat' - an Islamic word meaning the shape of the Instruments and thighs, which religious texts say must be covered.

However, tens of thousands of her supporters have now hit back, including the country's youth and sports minister Khairy Jamaluddin, who told officials to 'leave her alone'.

Hadi, 21, won a total of six medals, including gold in the women's floor exercise and women's team event, while competing at the Southeast Asia Games last week.

Cleric Harussani Zakaria told one local paper: Continue for more photos; http://www.blacksatino.com/2015/06/muslim-community-refuses-to-celebrate.html

Irrelevant clowns.

They should do that in hijab first.