The word “diverse” might well describe many a college athletic team in 2024. As one example, the Eastern Kentucky University men’s and women’s track teams have members from around ten different countries. Some of those student-athletes were challenged on and off the track in a different way this spring.
It might be characterized as “challenging-in a good way.” The intersection of religious faith and conviction and the drive to succeed athletically. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Muslim calender, is one of the most sacred times for those of the Islamic faith. The month-long period of fasting, prayer, reflection and community concluded last week.
