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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maya Oppenheim

French government accused of discrimination against its own athletes with Olympics hijab ban

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The French government has been accused of discriminating against its own athletes, who will be prevented from wearing a hijab at the Paris Olympics.

The International Olympic Committee announced in September that sportspeople competing in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games can wear a hijab in the athletes’ village – but a ban will be in place for the host country’s athletes.

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