“Subsequently, we name on the IOC, as Chief of the Olympic Motion, use your appreciable leverage upfront of Paris 2024 to publicly name on French sporting authorities to overturn all bans on athletes carrying the hijab in France – in any respect ranges of sport.
“This vital step would make sure the Olympics and Paralympics depart a real legacy in direction of gender equality in France by guaranteeing all ladies and ladies can have their proper to non-discrimination revered and guarded, and their proper to take part in sports activities assured.”
The stance has been criticised by some worldwide our bodies, nevertheless, the ban carries appreciable help in France.
“It’s a sophisticated and really, very delicate concern,” Sebastien Maillard, an affiliate fellow at assume tank Chatham Home who has reported on French politics and society throughout his profession, advised the BBC just lately.
“In the UK faith is displayed fairly comfortably, whereas in Paris it’s usually seen as one thing extra provocative.”
