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Australian boxer Tina Rahimi called the ban on French athletes wearing the hijab “sad.” (@Tinarahimii)

French headscarf ban continues to draw flak at Olympic Games

  • Australian boxer Tina Rahimi says ban on French athletes wearing hijabs makes her ‘sad’
  • French sprinter Sounkamba Sylla says she wore a cap at the opening ceremony as a hijab would have seen her barred
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Prince Abdulaziz visits Saudi athletes at Olympic Village, emphasizes historic participation

Prince Abdulaziz visits Saudi athletes at Olympic Village, emphasizes historic participation

By Arab News ·
Special Sporting symphony: French Embassy hosts Olympic-themed concert photos

Sporting symphony: French Embassy hosts Olympic-themed concert

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
Caeleb Dressel earns an individual race in Paris, winning 50m freestyle at US Olympic swimming trials

Caeleb Dressel earns an individual race in Paris, winning 50m freestyle at US Olympic swimming trials

By AP ·
Notre-Dame nears re-opening five years after fire

Notre-Dame nears re-opening five years after fire

By Reuters ·

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