French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she's barred from the Olympic opening ceremony due to her hijab
French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla faced being barred from Paris Olympics' opening ceremony due to wearing a hijab, sparking a debate on secularism and religious expression.
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The Paris Olympics opening ceremony projected an image of inclusivity, contrasting with discriminatory policies like the ban on Muslim athletes wearing hijabs.
French sprinter will wear a cap during Olympic opening ceremony after hijab dispute is resolved
Sprinter Sounkamba Sylla will be allowed to wear a cap during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics after initially being barred for her hijab.
French sprinter will wear a cap during Olympic opening ceremony after hijab dispute is resolved
French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla allowed to wear cap over hijab at Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
French sprinter can swap hijab for cap during Olympic opening ceremony
Sounkamba Sylla will be allowed to wear a cap to cover her hair during the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics.
French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she's barred from the Olympic opening ceremony due to her hijab
French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla faced being barred from Paris Olympics' opening ceremony due to wearing a hijab, sparking a debate on secularism and religious expression.
The Paris Olympics may look fair and inclusive on TV. The truth is much darker | Rokhaya Diallo
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony projected an image of inclusivity, contrasting with discriminatory policies like the ban on Muslim athletes wearing hijabs.
French sprinter will wear a cap during Olympic opening ceremony after hijab dispute is resolved
Sprinter Sounkamba Sylla will be allowed to wear a cap during the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics after initially being barred for her hijab.
French sprinter will wear a cap during Olympic opening ceremony after hijab dispute is resolved
French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla allowed to wear cap over hijab at Paris Olympics opening ceremony.
French sprinter can swap hijab for cap during Olympic opening ceremony
Sounkamba Sylla will be allowed to wear a cap to cover her hair during the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics.
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From schools to the Olympics, how France's staunch secularism affects religion in public life
French principle of secularism, laicite, restricts religious symbols in public spaces like schools, hospitals, and sports fields, but allows for personal expression by visitors and spectators.
Michaela school will keep its prayer ban but as a Muslim teacher I know it doesn't have to be this way | Nadeine Asbali
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