Olympics 2024: Stand by Muslim athletes, reject a hijab ban

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Al-Araby

The inaugural edition of the Summer Olympiad took place in 1896 in Athens, Greece andinvolved 241 athletes from 14 countries, all of whom were male and either European, Australian or American. Over a century later, the International Olympic Committee has made significant strides in embracing inclusivity, encompassing diverse races, nationalities, religions, and abilities into the Olympic and Paralympic Games. However, as the upcoming Paris 2024 Summer Games draw near, they are bound to ignite passionate discourse around the true values of sport on and off the field. Due to its fundamental doct…

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