I think the story would still have some news interest, even were the added element of Muslims not involved.
Imagine it as an all girls school, [which it is].
Who rents out part of it's facilties to a gymnastic club [which it does].
The girl's mothers object to the fact that there are males present in an all female environment at a time which means their girls MAY come in contact with said boys, [which they did]
There you have it, insularity, unreality, and intolerence.
That's the way of the world.