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Religious Clothing and Sports: How Some Athletes Face Discrimination and Resistance
Religious clothing is a way of expressing one’s faith, identity, and culture. However, for some athletes, wearing religious clothing can also mean facing discrimination and resistance from the authorities or the public. In recent years, there have been several incidents where religious clothing was banned or challenged in sports, especially for Muslim, Sikh, and Jewish athletes.
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