French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she’s barred from the Olympic opening ceremony because of her hijab

A group of runners pose for a photo.

French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she has been barred from Friday’s opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics because she wears a hijab, and the French Olympic Committee said it is working with her to find a solution that adheres to the team’s secular requirements for athletes.

CBC | Sports News

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