The ban on hijab-wearing athletes by France has not gone down well with Muslims across the world, as MURIC boss Professor Ishaq Akintola releases a statement.
While the IOC does not have rules banning headscarves at the Summer Games, France will not allow anyone in hijab to represent the countryThe founder and executive director of the Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, has reacted to the ban on hijab-wearing female Athletes by France at the Paris Olympics.
In September 2023, the French sports minister Amelie Oudea-Castera reiterated that women will not be allowed to observe the hijab at the Olympics under France's principles of secularism -Despite calls by sporting organizations, France has not reversed its decision to ban athletes who observe the hijab from participating in the Summer Olympics.Several human rights groups have said that the move contradicts the nation’s pledge to deliver the first gender-equal games.
"It's very hypocritical for France to call itself the country of freedom, of human rights, but at the same time not allowing Muslims or their citizens to show who they are."Amelie Oudea-Castera made the declaration last year, saying that the move was aimed at respecting the principles of secularism and ensuring absolute neutrality in public services.
The decision had been frowned upon by human rights groups, with the IOC providing clarification about athletes from other countries.Viginia Akinyi is the current import editor at Briefly News. She holds a B.Sc. in Communication and Public Relations from Moi University and has previously worked with Lolwe TV, Daily Nation Eldoret Bureau and SportsBrief.com. Email: viginia.akinyi@briefly.co.za
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