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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Tom Nouvian

French sprinter will wear a cap during Olympic opening ceremony after hijab dispute is resolved

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French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla will be allowed to participate in the opening ceremony at the Paris Olympics wearing a cap to cover her hair, an agreement reached with the French Olympic Committee after Sylla said she was barred because of her hijab.

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