
Joy and politics collide at the Paris Olympics 2024
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Controversy over France's ban on religious symbols for athletes at Paris Olympics
The chapter delves into the controversy of France banning its athletes from wearing religious symbols like the hijab at the Olympics, sparking frustration and protests especially from Muslim women athletes. The decision's repercussions are felt globally, impacting athletes who wear hijabs and raising complex debates on religious freedom and secularism in sports.
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