French Olympians face hijab restriction, Amnesty International calls it discrimination.
French Olympians cannot wear hijabs, according to Amnesty International, which claims this is discrimination. The human rights group argues that France's restrictions on religious attire are unfair, and could cause systemic issues for women athletes in France. These bans have a wider impact on women in sports, causing the hopes of female athletes in France to diminish. Amateur soccer, basketball, and volleyball leagues also do not permit women to wear hijabs during play, leading some women to feel they do not see a future for themselves in France and are planning to leave.
July 21, 2024
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